Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles featuring tender pieces of chicken coated in a crispy cornstarch layer, tossed in a flavorful sticky garlic sauce, and combined with perfectly cooked noodles. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 pcs green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes until thoroughly combined to form a rich, flavorful sauce base.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated, which helps achieve a sticky and crispy texture when cooked.
- Heat the Oil: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil, heating it until shimmering and ready for frying.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally for 6 to 8 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared garlic sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring well to combine, and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Cook the Noodles: While the sauce simmers, cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Toss Noodles with Chicken: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the chicken and sticky garlic sauce, tossing everything together to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top for a fresh, nutty finish before serving warm.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce and coat with cornstarch ahead of time to enhance flavor and texture.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels for a healthier dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting the red chili flakes.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure noodles and soy sauce are certified gluten-free.
