Description
A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken and slippery noodles coated in a rich, sticky garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 ounces of egg noodles
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles – Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once boiling, add the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water for later.
- Prepare the chicken – While the noodles are cooking, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of sesame oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Make the sticky sauce – In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the garlic, stirring continuously until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine everything – Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet, coating it in the sticky sauce. Then, add the drained noodles and toss everything together until well combined. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Serve and garnish – Divide the sticky garlic chicken noodles among plates and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Serve with steamed broccoli, sautéed green beans, or a fresh cucumber salad for added nutrition. Can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken noodles, garlic chicken, quick dinner, weeknight meal, Asian stir-fry