Name: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced; 1–2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp honey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 8 oz noodles (egg noodles, udon, or rice noodles); 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 carrot, julienned; Other vegetables as desired (snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn); 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; ¼ cup water or chicken broth; Sesame seeds, for garnish; Chopped scallions, for garnish; Chili flakes, for garnish

Description

A harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and luscious noodles tossed in a sticky garlic sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
1–2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp honey
1 clove garlic, minced
8 oz noodles (egg noodles, udon, or rice noodles)
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 carrot, julienned
Other vegetables as desired (snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn)
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
¼ cup water or chicken broth
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Chili flakes, for garnish

Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Slice chicken and vegetables. Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
Marinate Chicken: Combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, cornstarch, and water or broth until smooth.
Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown (4-5 minutes). Remove from pan.
Stir-Fry Vegetables: Sauté bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots until crisp-tender (2-3 minutes).
Combine Noodles & Sauce: Return chicken to skillet, add noodles, and gradually pour in sauce, tossing to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
Serve: Plate the mixture and garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and chili flakes. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken, noodles, garlic, stir-fry, easy dinner, weeknight meal, savory, comforting