Description
A delicious dish that balances savory and sweet flavors, featuring tender chicken coated in sticky garlic sauce served over noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente, usually 6-8 minutes. Drain thoroughly, toss with a little oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
- Cut the chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch chunks) if not already done. Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with 2 tablespoons cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cornstarch-coated chicken in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned, watching closely to prevent burning. Stir in soy sauce, honey, and red chili flakes if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss for about 1 minute until every piece is completely coated in the sticky sauce. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly for another minute until noodles are warmed through and coated in sauce. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot immediately.
Notes
For a milder flavor, adjust the spice level to suit your taste. This dish is great with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg