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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, noodles, and a savory garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Noodles

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz egg noodles, rice noodles, or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil like canola or avocado
  • 3 green onions sliced, optional garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish, optional

For the Sticky Garlic Sauce

  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated, optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha, optional for heat
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch to thicken sauce

Instructions 

  • Cook the noodles until just tender, drain, toss with sesame oil, and set aside.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, oyster, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, water, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
  • Toss chicken with cornstarch, then cook in hot oil until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Pour sauce into the pan with chicken, simmer for 2-3 minutes until thick and glossy.
  • Add noodles to the pan, toss to coat, and heat through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of lime or sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, garlic, Noodles