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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

A quick and tasty dish featuring tender chicken, soft noodles, and a sticky garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 470

Ingredients
  

For the chicken and sauce
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional) Use more for a spicier dish
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch For a crispy texture
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil For frying the chicken
For the noodles and garnish
  • 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
  • 2 green onions chopped For garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional) For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes (if using) thoroughly to form a flavorful sauce.
  2. Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat all pieces. Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens and becomes sticky.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set them aside.
  5. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the sticky chicken and toss well to evenly distribute the sauce and chicken.
  6. Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds (if using) over the top before serving hot.

Notes

Serve hot in a big bowl. Use chopsticks or a fork. Add extra green onions or a squeeze of lime if you like. Let the food cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.