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Best-Ever Easy Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles Recipe
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are a comforting, flavorful meal made with tender chicken, fragrant garlic, sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and noodles coated in a glossy sauce. Ready in one pan after the noodles are cooked, this easy chicken noodle recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying family dinners.
Recipe Overview
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Why Make This Recipe
- Simple ingredients: This recipe uses everyday pantry staples and fresh ingredients you may already have on hand.
- Big flavor: Soy sauce and honey create a savory-sweet sauce, while garlic adds rich aroma and depth.
- Easy weeknight meal: The chicken, sauce, and noodles come together quickly in one large pan or wok.
- Crowd-pleasing comfort food: Tender chicken and saucy noodles make this a hearty dish for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
How to Make It
Cook the noodles. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside so they are ready to add to the pan later.
Cook the chicken. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic. Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir continuously to help prevent the garlic from burning.
Make the sauce. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and honey. Pour this mixture over the chicken, and stir to coat evenly.
Toss with the noodles. Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce. Continue tossing gently so the chicken and sauce distribute throughout the noodles.
Garnish and serve. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy your meal!
How to Serve It
- Serve the noodles hot with extra chopped green onions for a fresh, crisp garnish.
- Pair them with steamed broccoli, snap peas, or another simple vegetable side.
- Add a light cucumber salad or shredded cabbage for a refreshing contrast to the rich sauce.
How to Store It
Store leftover Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best quality, enjoy the leftovers while they are fresh.
To freeze, transfer the cooled noodles and chicken to a freezer-safe container. Thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through. If the noodles seem dry, add a small splash of water before reheating to help loosen the sauce. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave, stirring partway through.
Helpful Tips
- Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so it cooks at the same rate.
- Keep the garlic moving in the pan and cook it only until fragrant to avoid a bitter flavor.
- Drain the noodles well before adding them to the pan so they absorb the soy-honey sauce without making it watery.
Optional Variations
- Add sliced bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, or snap peas for extra color and vegetables.
- Replace the chicken breast with diced chicken thighs for a richer, more tender texture.
- Add crushed red pepper or your preferred hot sauce for a spicy twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of noodle?
Yes. Use your preferred noodles as long as you cook them according to their package instructions before adding them to the pan.
Can I prepare this recipe with chicken thighs?
Yes. Chicken thighs can replace the chicken breast. Dice them into similar-sized pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
How can I make the sauce less sweet?
Use less honey if you prefer a more savory flavor. The soy sauce will still provide a rich, salty base for the noodles.
Can I add vegetables to the noodles?
Yes. Vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, or cabbage work well and can be cooked in the pan with the chicken or added before tossing in the noodles.
What should I do if the noodles become dry?
Add a small splash of water while reheating or tossing the noodles. This helps loosen the sauce and restore a smoother texture.
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
A comforting and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, fragrant garlic, sweet honey, and savory soy sauce, served over noodles.
Ingredients
For the noodles
- 8 oz 8 oz noodles Use your preferred type of noodles.
For the chicken and sauce
- 1 lb 1 lb chicken breast, diced Can substitute with chicken thighs.
- 4 cloves 4 cloves garlic, minced Keep moving in the pan to avoid burning.
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup soy sauce Provides a savory base.
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp honey Adjust amount based on sweetness preference.
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking the chicken.
- Salt and pepper to taste Season according to preference.
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish) Add for freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Cooking Chicken
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and honey, then pour this mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
Final Steps
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Store leftover Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For freezing, transfer to a freezer-safe container and thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
