Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles (Print)
Tender chicken, chewy noodles, and crisp vegetables in a glossy sweet-salty garlic coating.
# Ingredient list:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
→ For the Sauce
05 - 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
07 - 2 tbsp honey
08 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
09 - 3 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
12 - 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
13 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
14 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
→ For the Noodles & Vegetables
15 - 10 oz dried egg noodles or rice noodles
16 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
17 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
18 - 1 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
19 - 2 scallions, sliced
20 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
02 - Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked through, 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas to the same pan. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Lower heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add soy sauces, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer.
07 - Return chicken and noodles to the pan. Toss everything for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and glossy.
08 - Top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
- The sauce clings to every strand of noodle, coating each bite with sticky garlicky goodness
- Ready in 35 minutes start to finish, faster than delivery arrives
02 -
- Cornstarch on the chicken changes everything, it creates that restaurant-style texture and helps the sauce adhere
- Dark soy sauce is not optional for the right color, but you can use more brown sugar as a substitute
- The sauce thickens quickly off heat, so remove from fire as soon as noodles look evenly coated
03 -
- Have all ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking, the process moves fast once heat is on
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon of water, too thin, simmer for another minute to reduce