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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles
A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sticky garlic sauce served over noodles.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons honey (raw or mild-flavored)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (fresh preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Noodles
- 8 oz noodles (rice or egg noodles)
Garnish
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, toss with a little oil, and set aside.
- Toss chicken pieces with 2 tbsp cornstarch. Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then remove.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in the same skillet for 30-60 seconds. Add soy sauce, honey, chili flakes, and cook until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, then add noodles and toss until heated through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a dash of sesame oil.