Description
These Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles offer a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, all coated in a luscious garlic-infused glaze. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1 lb) chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 250g (8 oz) egg noodles
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ginger, grated
- 1 tsp (5 g) chili flakes
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil
- 1 tbsp (15 g) sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tbsp (30 g) cilantro, chopped
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil, toasted
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) lime zest
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil noodles until al dente, drain, rinse, and toss with oil.
- Marinate Chicken: Combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper; coat chicken and marinate for 15+ minutes.
- Make Glaze: Simmer remaining soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and water until thickened.
- Sauté Chicken: Cook chicken in oil until browned and cooked through.
- Coat Noodles: Toss noodles with glaze, return chicken to pan, and drizzle with sesame oil.
- Rest & Meld: Let rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
Notes
Toasting sesame seeds enhances their nutty flavor. Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: chicken,noodles,garlic,sticky,asian,easy,dinner,weeknight