Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles (Printable)

Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and noodles coated in a sticky garlic-honey soy glaze with sesame garnish.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Noodles

02 - 8 oz egg noodles

→ Sauce

03 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional

→ Aromatics and Oils

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Vegetables and Garnish

09 - 1 cup broccoli florets
10 - 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
12 - Sesame seeds for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and red chili flakes if using. Set the sauce aside.
03 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
04 - Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add the broccoli florets and bell pepper slices. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Add the cooked noodles to the pan. Toss everything together until the noodles are thoroughly coated with the sauce.
08 - Drizzle with sesame oil and toss again to combine.
09 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 35 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you're hungry and impatient.
  • The sticky-sweet garlic sauce transforms simple noodles into something that tastes like you spent hours fussing over it.
  • One pan does almost all the work, which means minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining your noodles well, because excess water will make your sauce watery instead of sticky and glossy.
  • The sesame oil at the end isn't negotiable, it completely transforms the flavor from good to restaurant-level.
  • Cook the chicken in a single layer first to get it browned, crowding the pan will steam it instead of searing it.
03 -
  • Slice your chicken against the grain and as thin as you can manage, it cooks faster and gets more tender.
  • Keep everything prepped before you start cooking, stir-frying moves fast and you won't have time to chop once you've started heating oil.
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