Description
This Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe features succulent chicken pieces stir-fried to perfection, tossed with noodles and crisp-tender veggies in an irresistible garlic sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
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- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Fresh or dried ramen noodles (or lo mein noodles, or egg noodles)
- 6–8 cloves of fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Honey (or brown sugar)
- Rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- Toasted sesame oil
- Cornstarch
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Vegetables (like broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots, or snap peas)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Chili flakes (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon of neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil)
- Salt (for boiling noodles)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces, finely mince garlic, and grate ginger. Whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chicken broth in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with a bit of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add neutral oil. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: If needed, add another teaspoon of oil to the pan. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-frying for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the pre-mixed sauce into the pan with garlic and ginger, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Add cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Combine and Toss: Return cooked chicken to the pan with the sauce, add cooked noodles, and toss everything together until well coated. Add any optional vegetables at this stage.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and chili flakes if desired. Enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the chicken to keep it juicy. Fresh garlic is essential for flavor. Adjust the sauce to your taste before thickening, and feel free to add any quick-cooking vegetables.