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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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.