Description
How to make sticky garlic chicken noodles with tender chicken, sweet soy glaze and aromatic garlic that create the perfect weeknight comfort meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Noodles
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz egg noodles or lo mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Sticky Garlic Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking while you prepare the chicken.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth until smooth.
- Sear Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add Garlic: Push chicken to one side of the pan and add minced garlic to the empty space. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Create Glaze: Pour in the soy sauce mixture and stir everything together. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss everything together until noodles are completely coated in that gorgeous sticky sauce. Remove from heat immediately.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to serving bowls and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot and the sauce is at its stickiest perfection.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the garlic or it becomes bitter and overpowering.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days in refrigerator.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for different sweetness profile.
- Serve immediately while sauce is hot for best sticky texture.
- Double the sauce recipe and freeze half for quick future meals.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition and crunch.
Allergy Information: Gluten, Soy, Sesame
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 28g