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
12–15 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
8 oz egg noodles or lo mein noodles
4–5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil (plus extra neutral oil for cooking)
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
2–3 green onions, chopped
1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Slice chicken into strips. Marinate briefly with a splash of soy sauce and a pinch of sugar if desired.
Cook noodles until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry in a bowl.
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.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté just until fragrant. Pour in sauce mixture, stirring until it thickens and becomes glossy.
Add noodles to the sauce, tossing to coat. Return chicken to the pan and combine well.
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