Name: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 200g (7oz) Chicken Breast, strips: lean protein, even cooking; 180g (6oz) Egg Noodles: chewy texture, richer flavor; 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil: neutral flavor for stir-frying; 4 cloves Garlic, minced: aromatic flavor; 1 tsp (5g) Ginger, grated: warm spice; 2 tbsp (30ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: savory flavor base; 1 tbsp (15ml) Dark Soy Sauce: rich color; 1 tbsp (15ml) Honey: natural sweetness; 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar: bright acidity; 0.5 tsp (2.5g) Red Pepper Flakes: gentle heat; 1 tsp (5ml) Sesame Oil: nutty aroma; 1 tbsp (8g) Cornstarch + 2 tbsp (30ml) Water: thickening agent; 2 tbsp (15g) Sesame Seeds, toasted: crunchy garnish; 2 Spring Onions, sliced: fresh onion flavor; 1 tbsp (8g) Cilantro, chopped: herbaceous note; 1 Lime, wedges: final freshness

Description

These Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are a quick and flavorful meal featuring a luscious garlic glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

200g (7oz) Chicken Breast, strips: lean protein, even cooking
180g (6oz) Egg Noodles: chewy texture, richer flavor
2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil: neutral flavor for stir-frying
4 cloves Garlic, minced: aromatic flavor
1 tsp (5g) Ginger, grated: warm spice
2 tbsp (30ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: savory flavor base
1 tbsp (15ml) Dark Soy Sauce: rich color
1 tbsp (15ml) Honey: natural sweetness
1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar: bright acidity
0.5 tsp (2.5g) Red Pepper Flakes: gentle heat
1 tsp (5ml) Sesame Oil: nutty aroma
1 tbsp (8g) Cornstarch + 2 tbsp (30ml) Water: thickening agent
2 tbsp (15g) Sesame Seeds, toasted: crunchy garnish
2 Spring Onions, sliced: fresh onion flavor
1 tbsp (8g) Cilantro, chopped: herbaceous note
1 Lime, wedges: final freshness

Instructions

Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger; rest for 10 minutes.
Cook Noodles: Boil noodles until al dente; drain, rinse, and toss with sesame oil.
Prepare Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, and sesame oil.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in hot oil until cooked through.
Sauté & Glaze: Sauté garlic and ginger; add sauce and cornstarch slurry; simmer until thickened.
Combine & Coat: Return chicken to pan, add noodles, and toss to coat.
Rest & Serve: Let rest for 2 minutes before plating.

Notes

For best results, don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stir-fry
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 600 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 40 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: chicken, noodles, garlic, stir-fry, asian, quick, easy, dinner, weeknight