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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles for a Flavorful Weeknight Win

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are a quick, easy, and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons honey agave syrup can be a vegan substitute
  • 4 cloves minced garlic fresh is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger can use ground ginger if fresh is not available
  • 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes omit for milder flavor
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch use flour as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil any neutral oil like canola or sunflower works
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces noodles rice noodles or egg noodles recommended
For the Garnish
  • chopped green onions can substitute with chives
  • sesame seeds omit if unavailable

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes until well combined.
  2. Take the chicken breasts, cut them into bite-sized pieces, and coat them evenly with cornstarch.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the coated chicken pieces.
  4. Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes, turning halfway through to achieve a golden brown color.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. While the chicken simmers, cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
  7. Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the chicken and sauce, tossing everything together.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For crispy chicken, ensure it's evenly coated with cornstarch and avoid overcrowding the skillet during cooking.

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