Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
A delightful dish combining savory flavors with a hint of sweetness, featuring tender chicken, flavorful garlic sauce, and colorful vegetables over perfectly cooked noodles.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced Use lean cuts for a healthier option.
- 1-2 tsp soy sauce For marinade
- 1 tsp honey For marinade
- 1 clove garlic, minced For marinade
For the noodles and vegetables
- 8 oz noodles (egg noodles, udon, or rice noodles) Cook according to package instructions.
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
- Other vegetables as desired (snap peas, baby corn, bok choy) Customize with your favorites.
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced For sauce
- ¼ cup water or chicken broth
Garnishes
- Sesame seeds For garnish
- Chopped scallions For garnish
- Optional Chili flakes To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
- In a large pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, and water or chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss everything together until well combined. Remove from heat.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Enhance flavor by adding ginger or lime juice for a zesty twist. Customize with your favorite protein or mix different vegetables. Try topping with crushed peanuts for added crunch.