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Delicious sticky garlic chicken noodles garnished with fresh herbs.

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

A quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring tender chicken and noodles tossed in a rich, sticky garlic sauce. This dish is easy to prepare and packed with savory, sweet, and garlicky goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1.5 lb Chicken Breast
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Noodles
  • 12 oz Egg Noodles
Sticky Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch for slurry
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Garnish
  • 2 Green Onions sliced
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet/wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss chicken with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch; set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Cooking Noodles
  1. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. In a separate tiny bowl, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. If adding vegetables, add them now and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add the prepared sauce mixture to the skillet.
Thickening the Sauce
  1. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Final Toss
  1. Return the cooked chicken and noodles to the skillet with the thickened sauce. Toss everything together until the chicken and noodles are thoroughly coated.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Adjust the amount of chili flakes for desired spice level. For a thicker sauce, add a bit more cornstarch slurry. You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a juicier result.