Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles – Easy, Flavor-Packed Takeout-Style Recipe
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a sweet-savory garlic sauce that coats every bite perfectly. Ideal for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Make Sauce: Mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Coat Chicken: Toss chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through (6–8 minutes).
- Add Sauce: Pour sauce over chicken and simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Cook Noodles: Prepare noodles according to package directions and drain.
- Combine: Add noodles to the skillet and toss with chicken and sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for more nutrition.
- Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.