Description
Sticky garlic chicken noodles are a quick, Asian-inspired comfort dish featuring juicy chicken, tender noodles, and a glossy sweet-savory garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
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12–15 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
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8 oz egg noodles or lo mein noodles
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4–5 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tbsp soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
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2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp sesame oil (plus extra neutral oil for cooking)
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1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
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2–3 green onions, chopped
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1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
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Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Slice chicken into strips. Marinate briefly with a splash of soy sauce and a pinch of sugar if desired.
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Cook noodles until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry in a bowl.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on one side until browned, then flip and cook through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté just until fragrant. Pour in sauce mixture, stirring until it thickens and becomes glossy.
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Add noodles to the sauce, tossing to coat. Return chicken to the pan and combine well.
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Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use thighs for extra juiciness or breasts for a leaner option.
To increase heat, add sriracha or extra chili flakes.
For meal prep, store sauce separately and combine just before serving.
Don’t overcook garlic—burnt garlic turns bitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg