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Quick Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

A close-up of glossy, saucy sticky garlic chicken noodles topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.
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Make this easy, takeout-style sticky garlic chicken noodles recipe for a flavorful weeknight dinner. The sauce is thick, sweet, and savory, coating tender chicken and noodles perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound dried noodles (such as spaghetti, ramen, or linguine)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain them and set them aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  5. Add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and pour it slowly into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken quickly into a sticky glaze.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken completely in the sticky garlic sauce.
  8. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are fully coated with the sauce and heated through.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use dark soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce in the sauce mixture.
  • If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the honey to 3 tablespoons.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat.

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