Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles (Printable View)

Sweet garlic sauce coats juicy chicken and silky noodles. Simple comfort dish with vibrant flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Sauce

02 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional

→ Coating and Frying

07 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Noodles

09 - 8 ounces rice noodles or egg noodles

→ Garnish

10 - 2 green onions, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red chili flakes until well combined.
02 - Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch in a separate bowl until they are evenly coated.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning as needed, until golden and fully cooked through.
04 - Pour prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir frequently and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and chicken is well glazed.
05 - Prepare noodles following the package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
06 - Add the cooked and drained noodles into the skillet with chicken and sauce. Toss thoroughly to ensure noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
07 - Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the noodle mixture just before serving.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For best results, use chicken thighs for richer flavor and tenderness, and do not overcrowd the skillet during searing.