Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles Recipe
This Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe is a delightful fusion dish combining tender, crispy chicken coated in a rich, sticky garlic-honey sauce with perfectly cooked noodles. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from chili flakes, it’s a perfect quick meal that balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes, finished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 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
Noodles and Garnishes
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes (if using) to create a flavorful sticky sauce.
- Coat the chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated. This coating helps develop a crispy texture and enables the sauce to cling well to the chicken.
- Heat the oil: Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot enough for frying the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook for approximately 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sticky garlic sauce over the cooked chicken, stir well to coat all pieces, and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Cook the noodles: While the sauce simmers, cook the noodles according to the package instructions until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the sticky chicken and toss thoroughly to evenly distribute the chicken and sauce among the noodles.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds (if using) over the dish for a fresh and flavorful finish. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture or chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your spice preference or omit for a milder dish.
- Rice noodles or egg noodles both work well; choose based on your taste and dietary needs.
- Ensure the oil is hot before adding the chicken to achieve crispiness.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
Keywords: sticky garlic chicken noodles, garlic chicken, honey soy chicken, fried chicken noodles, Asian chicken noodles, easy chicken noodles
