Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles combine juicy chicken, soft noodles, and a bold, garlicky glaze in one quick stir-fry. Sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes — a takeout favorite made easy at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinating)
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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8 oz noodles (egg, rice, or spaghetti)
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2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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2 tbsp water
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Optional: green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes
Instructions
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Combine chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch. Let sit 10 minutes.
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Whisk together remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water.
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Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
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Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Stir-fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Return chicken to the pan. Add sauce and simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Toss in cooked noodles and stir until everything is coated and sticky.
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Serve hot, topped with optional garnishes.