Description

This Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and sticky, savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish uses simple ingredients like soy sauce, honey, garlic, and fresh vegetables tossed with your favorite noodles for an irresistible aroma and taste.

Ingredients

Protein

1 pound chicken thighs or breasts (Choose thighs for juiciness or breasts for leaner protein)

Noodles

8 ounces noodles (rice, egg, or spaghetti) (Use your favorite noodle type)

Sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce (Opt for tamari for a gluten-free alternative)
2 tablespoons honey (Maple syrup is a great substitute)
3 cloves garlic (Fresh minced garlic brings an aromatic punch)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (Thickens the sauce; add extra for a richer consistency)

Vegetables

1 cup bell peppers (Sweet and colorful, they add crunch and nutrition)
1 cup broccoli (Packs in vitamins and adds vibrant green)
1 cup snap peas (Their crispness is the perfect addition)

Others

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for stir-frying)

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Instructions

Cook the noodles: Begin by cooking your choice of noodles according to the package instructions, typically boiling for 4–6 minutes until tender yet al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth. This mixture will become your flavorful sticky sauce.
Cook the chicken: Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken pieces and stir-fry for about 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and slightly browned.
Add the sauce: Once the chicken is cooked through, reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken nicely, about 2-3 minutes.
Toss in vegetables: Add the bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas to the skillet with chicken and sauce. Stir-fry together for another 2–3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combine with noodles: Add the cooked noodles into the skillet and toss everything together to ensure noodles are fully coated with the sticky garlic sauce.
Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and plate up your Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles immediately while hot and flavorful.

Notes

For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and rice noodles.
Adjust honey quantity for desired sweetness level.
Use chicken thighs for juicier meat or breasts for leaner protein.
Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonality or preference, such as using snap peas with carrots or mushrooms.
Add chili flakes or fresh chili for a spicy kick.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.