Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a flavorful and quick one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breasts, garlic, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles tossed in a sticky, savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and chili flakes. This meal combines the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with a hint of spice, making it a family-friendly favorite that is easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Noodles
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 8 oz egg noodles
Sauce and Oils
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Vegetables and Garnish
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and red chili flakes. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in the broccoli florets and bell pepper slices. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the pan. Toss everything together until the noodles are thoroughly coated with the sauce.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Drizzle sesame oil over the noodles and give everything one last toss.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and vegetables for the best flavor.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth to adjust consistency.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for variation.
- Add chopped peanuts or cashews for extra crunch and flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked noodles for up to one month; thaw overnight and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, garlic chicken noodles, sticky noodles recipe, easy chicken noodle stir-fry, one-pan chicken noodles, savory garlic noodles, family-friendly dinner, quick asian noodles
