Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles – Sweet, Savory & Irresistible!

When it comes to comfort food that’s both flavor-packed and easy to make, nothing beats a bowl of sticky garlic chicken noodles. With tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a glossy garlic-soy sauce that clings to every bite, this dish is the ultimate quick dinner fix.

Perfect for weeknights, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes with simple pantry staples. It’s sweet, garlicky, and slightly spicy—just like your favorite takeout, but fresher and healthier.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 30-minute meal – Quick enough for busy nights.
• Better than takeout – Fresh, flavorful, and budget-friendly.
• Versatile – Works with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
• Crowd-pleaser – Kids and adults both love it!
• One-pan dish – Easy cleanup.

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Noodles:

• 8 oz (225 g) egg noodles (or rice noodles)
• 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken thighs or breast, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp sesame oil (or neutral oil)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 1 red chili, sliced (optional for spice)
• 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

For the Sticky Garlic Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
• 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• ½ cup chicken broth (or water)
• 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)

For Garnish:

• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook noodles – Boil noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
2. Coat chicken – Toss sliced chicken in cornstarch to lightly coat.
3. Sear chicken – Heat sesame oil in a wok or skillet. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. Stir-fry aromatics – In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and chili for 1 minute until fragrant. Add vegetables and stir-fry until crisp-tender.
5. Make sauce – Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, vinegar, and broth in a bowl. Pour into pan and simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens.
6. Combine everything – Add noodles and chicken back to the pan. Toss until fully coated in sticky garlic sauce.
7. Garnish & serve – Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving hot.

Tips & Variations

• Swap chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu.
• Add more veggies like carrots, snap peas, or mushrooms.
• For spice lovers: add chili paste or sriracha.
• Make it vegetarian: swap chicken broth for veggie broth, oyster sauce for hoisin.

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Quick and flavorful sticky garlic chicken noodles made with tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a glossy sweet-savory sauce.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner, Main

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz egg noodles or rice noodles
• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breast thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch ginger grated
• 1 red chili optional, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets optional
• 1 red bell pepper sliced
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce or hoisin
• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup chicken broth or water
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• green onions sliced, for garnish
• sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

• Wok or large skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

1. Boil noodles according to package, drain, and set aside.
2. Toss sliced chicken in cornstarch to coat lightly.
3. Heat sesame oil in wok, sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chili in the same pan until fragrant. Add vegetables and stir-fry.
5. Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, vinegar, and broth. Pour into pan and simmer.
6. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
7. Return chicken and noodles to pan. Toss until coated in sticky sauce.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving hot.

Notes

Best served immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet.