Description
A quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a rich, sticky sauce infused with garlic and ginger, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz noodles (rice or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional chili flakes to create your sauce.
- Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until they’re fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and mix well, letting it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens.
- Meanwhile, cook your noodles per package instructions, drain them, and set aside.
- Combine the cooked noodles with the chicken, tossing well to coat everything in the sticky sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for an hour before cooking. Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for breasts or use gluten-free noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, noodles, garlic, quick dinner, Asian cuisine