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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Easy Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles for Busy Weeknights

This Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe transforms your weeknight routine with a rich, garlicky flavor in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For marinating
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Omit for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Lo Mein Noodles Substitute with spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For flavor
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Delightful crunch
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced
Final Touches
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions (about 4-5 minutes for al dente). Drain and drizzle with sesame oil.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, ginger, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and cornstarch. This is your sticky sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add the chicken and noodles back to the skillet, tossing gently in the sticky sauce to coat evenly.
  8. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal results, marinate the chicken ahead of time and cook noodles al dente.

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