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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Tender chicken pieces and chewy noodles coated in a sweet and savory sticky garlic sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Noodles
  • 8 oz egg noodles, udon, or choice of noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sticky Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry)
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • red pepper flakes optional for heat

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Wok or large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and toss lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chicken broth.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan.
  5. Sauté minced garlic in the same pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add sauce mixture to pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  7. Add cooked noodles and chicken to the pan. Toss to coat evenly with sticky garlic sauce.
  8. Cook an additional 2–3 minutes to let noodles absorb sauce.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  10. Serve immediately, hot and flavorful.

Notes

For extra flavor, add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. Dish can be reheated gently for leftovers.