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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles – Better Than Takeout

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles made with tender chicken, glossy garlic sauce, and perfectly coated noodles. A fast, flavorful dinner better than takeout.
Course: DinnerCuisine: Asian-InspiredPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: 4Calories: ~480 kcal per serving

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1 lb 450 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil vegetable or avocado
  • For the Garlic Sauce
  • 5 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • For the Noodles
  • 10 oz 280 g egg noodles or lo mein noodles
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the Noodles
  2. Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Chicken
  4. Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Crisp the Chicken
  6. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook until golden and slightly crispy on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  7. Make the Sauce
  8. In the same pan, lower heat and add garlic. Cook briefly until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, honey, vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and broth.
  9. Combine
  10. Simmer sauce until thick and glossy. Add chicken and noodles, tossing until evenly coated.
  11. Serve
  12. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Final Thoughts

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated to be deeply satisfying. With simple ingredients and a straightforward method, this recipe delivers bold, crave-worthy flavor that rivals your favorite takeout. The sticky garlic sauce is the true star—rich, savory, and perfectly balanced—coating every noodle and piece of chicken in glossy goodness.

What makes this dish especially appealing is how adaptable it is. It welcomes customization without losing its identity, whether you add vegetables, adjust the sweetness, or turn up the heat. It’s forgiving, flexible, and reliable—qualities that make it ideal for busy home cooks.

This recipe also shines in its efficiency. From start to finish, it comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknights when time is limited but cravings are strong. It’s the kind of meal that feels indulgent and comforting, yet still practical enough to make regularly.

Perhaps most importantly, Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are the kind of dish people ask for again. It’s familiar enough to feel comforting, yet bold enough to feel special. Whether served fresh off the stove or reheated the next day, it consistently delivers on flavor and satisfaction.

If you’re looking for a dependable, flavor-packed noodle dish that earns a permanent spot in your recipe rotation, this one is hard to beat. Once you try it, it’s likely to become one of those go-to meals you return to whenever you want something cozy, savory, and undeniably delicious.