Description
Skip the takeout and make these irresistible Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles at home in just 30 minutes! Juicy chicken is tossed with tender noodles in a rich garlic soy glaze that’s sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. This easy dinner, quick weeknight meal, Asian-inspired noodle recipe, and family-friendly chicken recipe is perfect for busy evenings, meal prep, and anyone looking for delicious dinner ideas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces egg noodles or chow mein noodles
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, ginger, chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Cook the noodles until al dente. Drain and reserve ¼ cup noodle water.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Heat vegetable oil and cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in any optional vegetables and cook until slightly tender.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked noodles until evenly coated.
- Add reserved noodle water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the noodles so they stay perfectly chewy.
- Garnish with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 495 calories per serving
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, sticky garlic noodles, garlic chicken noodles recipe, easy chicken noodle recipe, quick chicken dinner, homemade takeout recipe