Description
An easy and delicious recipe for sticky garlic chicken noodles that can be made in one pan, perfect for quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz ramen or lo mein noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and chili flakes or sriracha, and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse lightly.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the sauce, then toss in the noodles and coat evenly.
- Cook together for another 2 minutes until fully combined and heated through.
- Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
For a twist, you can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu and use different types of noodles.