Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?

Absolutely. Chicken thighs stay extra juicy and are very forgiving. Breast works great too—just avoid overcooking it.

What noodles work best for Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles?

Rice noodles and egg noodles are both fantastic. Rice noodles give you a lighter bite, and egg noodles feel more rich and comforting. Use what you’ve got.

Can I make Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles ahead of time?

Yes! They reheat well. The sauce thickens in the fridge, so add a small splash of water when reheating and toss it back to glossy.

How do I store leftovers?

Pop leftovers into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3–4 days . Reheat in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water to loosen the sauce.

Can I make it less sweet?

You can reduce the honey slightly (try 2 tbsp instead of 3). The sauce will still be sticky and savory, just less sweet.

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles: Easy 25-Minute Dinner

Description

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles are a quick, crave-worthy dinner made with tender chicken and noodles tossed in a sweet-savory honey soy garlic sauce. Ready fast and better than takeout!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)

Sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

To finish

2 green onions, chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

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Instructions

Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
Coat the chicken: Toss chicken with cornstarch until lightly coated.
Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6–8 minutes, stirring, until golden and cooked through.
Add the sauce: Pour sauce over chicken and simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring, until thick and sticky.
Cook noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
Toss together: Add noodles to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sticky sauce.
Garnish & serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

Chicken thighs are extra juicy, but chicken breast works great too.

If the sauce gets too thick, add 1–3 tbsp water to loosen it.

Want more sauce? Double the sauce ingredients (highly recommended if you love saucy noodles).

For less heat, skip chili flakes. For more heat, add extra or a drizzle of hot sauce.

Sodium varies a lot—use low-sodium soy sauce if needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-fry / Skillet
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 470 Kcal
Sugar: 13 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg