Garlic Chicken Noodles for a Quick, Filling Supper
Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are quick, savory, and packed with bold flavor — tender chicken tossed in a sweet garlic sauce with noodles and veggies. Ready in 25 minutes and perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz noodles (lo mein, rice noodles, or spaghetti)
- 1 lb boneless chicken (thighs or breasts), sliced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil (canola or avocado)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 cups vegetables (peppers, carrots, spinach, etc.)
Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook noodles per package, drain, and set aside.
- Toss chicken with cornstarch. Sear in hot oil until golden and cooked through. Remove.
- In same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add vegetables and stir-fry briefly.
- Return chicken. Add sauce. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Add noodles. Toss everything to coat. Drizzle sesame oil on top.
- Serve hot with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Double sauce for saucier noodles.
- Use tamari for gluten-free.
- Substitute tofu or shrimp for chicken.