Description

Get ready for a new favorite weeknight dinner that will have everyone begging for more! Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles is the ultimate comfort food with an irresistible punch of flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Ramen noodles (dried block kind, without the seasoning packet)
6–8 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated or finely minced)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon neutral oil (like canola or vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Pinch of sugar (optional, for broth)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (if fresh ginger isn't available)
Maple syrup (optional substitute for honey)
Apple cider vinegar (optional substitute for rice vinegar)
Granulated white sugar (optional substitute for brown sugar)
Thinly sliced beef (as a meat swap)

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Cut your chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch chunks). Mince your garlic and ginger. In a medium bowl, whisk together your sauce ingredients: soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chicken broth. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of neutral oil. Once shimmering, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Noodles: While the chicken is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add your noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics and Build the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add another teaspoon of oil to the same skillet if needed. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in your prepared sauce mixture. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
Thicken the Sauce and Combine: Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly. If you prefer a thicker sauce, create a slurry with cornstarch and cold water and whisk it into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook for another minute.
Toss Everything Together: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained noodles. Using tongs, gently toss everything together until thoroughly coated in the sticky garlic sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Drizzle with a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil and toss one last time. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: Don't crowd the pan when cooking the chicken for a good sear. Always taste your sauce before combining it with the noodles and chicken to adjust sweetness or tanginess to your preference. Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color.