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An extreme close-up shot of homemade sticky garlic chicken noodles in a white bowl, showing the texture of the glossy sauce on the chicken and noodles.

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles (Quick & Easy Recipe)

This Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner solution, ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken and tender noodles are tossed in an irresistible sweet and savory sticky garlic sauce for a meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
For the Sauce & Noodles
  • 12 oz ramen or udon noodles
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
For Garnish
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until every piece is evenly coated.
  2. Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together. Set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: While the noodles cook, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil until well combined.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (work in batches if needed). Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
  5. Combine Sauce and Chicken: Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the prepared garlic sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir continuously, allowing the sauce to bubble and thicken for about 1-2 minutes, coating the chicken completely.
  6. Add Noodles: Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Toss everything together gently for about 1-2 minutes, until the noodles are heated through and thoroughly coated in the sticky garlic sauce.
  7. Serve: Remove from heat and transfer the sticky garlic chicken noodles to serving bowls. Garnish generously with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: To ensure your chicken gets crispy, make sure the pan is hot before adding the chicken and don't move the pieces around too much for the first few minutes.
Tip 2: For easy cleanup, use a non-stick skillet.
Tip 3: Rinsing the noodles under cold water is a crucial step to wash off excess starch and prevent them from becoming a single, sticky clump.