Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are a quick and easy meal featuring savory chicken and garlic tossed with delicious noodles in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- to taste salt and pepper
Noodle Ingredients
- 8 oz ramen or lo mein noodles
Sauce Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Garnish Ingredients
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Cooking
- In the same pan, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and chili flakes or sriracha. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse lightly.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the sauce. Add noodles and toss everything to coat evenly.
- Cook together for another 2 minutes until fully combined and heated through.
- Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Make sure to cut the chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking. If you want more heat, add more chili flakes or sriracha. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, like bell peppers or broccoli, to the noodles for extra nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.