Description
This Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe combines tender chicken slices with savory garlic and a sweet soy-honey sauce, perfectly coating egg noodles for a deliciously sticky and flavorful meal. Quick to prepare and full of bold flavors, it’s an ideal choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Noodles
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 250g egg noodles
Sauce and Seasonings
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Oils and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain the noodles well and set aside to keep them from sticking.
- Heat Oil: In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the garlic and chicken.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes, taking care not to burn it.
- Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken breasts to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through.
- Add Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, honey, and black pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken nicely, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Combine Noodles: Add the cooked and drained egg noodles to the pan. Toss everything together thoroughly so that the noodles are evenly coated with the sticky sauce.
- Add Sesame Oil: Drizzle the sesame oil over the noodle and chicken mixture and stir well to enhance the flavor and add a subtle nutty aroma.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of the noodles before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Make sure to not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce quantities to taste for sweetness and saltiness.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier meat.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu and use vegetarian soy sauce.
