Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
A quick and flavorful noodle dish with tender chicken and a savory garlic sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with optional heat and garnish.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
Ingredients
- 10 –14 oz noodles egg noodles, ramen, or favorite
- 2 –3 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 –5 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 –3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 –2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 –2 tsp grated fresh ginger optional
- 1 –2 tsp chili paste or sriracha optional for heat
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté minced garlic and ginger (if using) until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar or lime juice, and chili paste or sriracha if using.
- Simmer the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add the drained noodles, and toss everything together until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use thicker noodles for a more substantial bite or rice noodles for gluten-free.
- Adjust sweetness to balance with salty soy sauce.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for color and nutrition.
- Serve with steamed veggies or a crisp salad for a complete meal.