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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles: The Ultimate Comfort Dish

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is a quick and delicious dish that features tender chicken and chewy noodles in a flavorful garlic-soy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Substitute with shrimp, beef, or tofu for variation.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Noodles Use rice noodles, egg noodles, or spaghetti based on your preference.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Optionally use maple syrup for a different flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Increase for a thicker sauce.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can use any neutral oil, like canola.
For Vegetables
  • Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, or carrots) Optional for added nutrition and color.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Pot for boiling noodles

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Noodles: Boil water and cook noodles according to package instructions (5–7 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with vegetable oil. Set aside.
  2. Sauté Chicken: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add Garlic: Lower heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Combine soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir until smooth, then pour into the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Combine Noodles: Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat them in sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Incorporate Vegetables: Add any vegetables you are using during the last 2 minutes of cooking, stir until heated through.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to bowls, garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow chicken to marinate in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Cook noodles just before combining.

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