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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are your new weeknight warrior, offering an incredibly flavorful and satisfying meal that's surprisingly simple to whip up. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an irresistible dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces dried noodles such as spaghetti, linguine, ramen, or egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil divided
  • 1 head garlic minced (about 6-8 cloves)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium is recommended
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or other chili sauce optional, for heat
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional toppings
  • sesame seeds
  • chopped green onions
  • red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Small Bowl
  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your chosen noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the noodles well and set them aside. You can toss them with a tiny bit of oil to prevent sticking if you're not serving immediately.
    8 ounces dried noodles
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and chicken broth or water. In a separate tiny bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. This slurry will be used to thicken our sauce later. Set both aside.
    1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha or other chili sauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth or water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding) and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
    2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 head garlic
  5. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet with the garlic. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy and sticky. This should only take about 1-2 minutes.
    1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha or other chili sauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth or water, 1 head garlic, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Add the drained noodles to the skillet as well. Toss everything together gently, ensuring the chicken and noodles are thoroughly coated in the sticky garlic sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing everything to heat through and meld together.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, 8 ounces dried noodles, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha or other chili sauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth or water, 1 head garlic, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt and freshly ground black pepper
  7. Divide the Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles among serving bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and red pepper flakes, if desired, for an extra pop of flavor and texture. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    sesame seeds, chopped green onions, red pepper flakes

Notes

This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The flexibility to add a kick of heat with sriracha or a sprinkle of garnishes elevates the dish.