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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles – Sweet, Savory & Better Than Takeout

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Sticky garlic chicken noodles with a sweet-savory sauce, juicy chicken, and chewy noodles — a fast, flavor-packed meal that’s better than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed

  • 8 oz noodles (udon, lo mein, or rice noodles)

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup sliced vegetables (bell pepper, carrots, etc.)

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)

  • 2 tbsp green onions, sliced

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Sticky Garlic Sauce:

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 3 tbsp brown sugar or 2 tbsp honey

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp chili flakes or sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles and set aside with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking.

  2. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl.

  3. Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove.

  4. Sauté garlic and veggies in the same pan for 2–3 minutes.

  5. Add sauce and chicken, simmer until sticky.

  6. Toss in noodles, stir to coat. Add water if needed to loosen sauce.

  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness and spice to taste.

  • Use gluten-free noodles and tamari for a gluten-free version.

  • Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge.

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