Asian Chicken Noodles – Sticky, Saucy & Flavorful
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy seared chicken is tossed with noodles in a bold, sweet-savory garlic sauce that’s glossy, spicy, and completely craveable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 8 oz noodles (ramen, rice noodles, egg noodles)
- 1 tbsp oil (for stir-frying)
Sticky Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp water + 1 tsp cornstarch (slurry)
- 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes or 1 tsp sriracha
- Optional: 1 tsp dark soy sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cook noodles until al dente, rinse in cold water, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients.
- Sear chicken in a hot skillet until golden and cooked. Remove.
- Pour sauce into the same pan, let thicken for 1–2 minutes.
- Add noodles and chicken back to the pan. Toss until everything is coated.
- Serve hot with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use tofu or veggies for a vegetarian version.
- Add extra chili or garlic to taste.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.