Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy stir-fry dish made with tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a glossy homemade garlic sauce — all in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp neutral oil
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8 oz lo mein or egg noodles
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¼ cup soy sauce
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional)
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2–3 tbsp brown sugar
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4–5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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¼ cup water
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
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Red chili flakes or sriracha (optional)
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Green onions & sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
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Boil noodles, drain, and set aside.
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Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in skillet or wok. Cook chicken in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In a bowl, mix soy sauces, brown sugar, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, and water.
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Pour sauce into pan, bring to simmer. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
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Return chicken and noodles to pan. Toss until coated and heated through.
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Garnish and serve hot.