Description
A quick and easy high protein dinner featuring sticky, garlicky chicken and noodles ready in under 30 minutes. Packed with flavor and family-approved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces (225g) egg noodles or lo mein noodles
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (60ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil (canola or avocado oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, grate ginger if using, slice green onions separating white parts from green tops, and measure out soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and oils.
- Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and toss with a small drizzle of sesame or vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces in a single layer (cook in batches if needed) and brown for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and add a splash of oil if needed. Add minced garlic, grated ginger (if using), and the white parts of green onions. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine and let the sauce bubble gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Add the drained noodles and gently toss everything together until noodles soak up the sauce and become sticky. Add a splash of water or broth if the sauce is too thick.
- Turn off heat. Drizzle sesame oil over the noodles and sprinkle with green onion tops and red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to get a nice sear. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Adjust honey to taste for sweetness. Save green onion tops for garnish. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge. Reheat gently with splash of water or broth to restore stickiness. Avoid freezing noodles as texture suffers.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 38
Keywords: high protein, garlic chicken, sticky sauce, quick dinner, noodles, easy recipe, family-friendly