Description
A weeknight winner featuring sweet honey, punchy garlic, and a glossy sauce that wraps tender chicken and noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger and red chili flakes until smooth. Set aside.
- Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with the cornstarch until evenly coated. Shake off excess.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the coated chicken to the skillet and sear for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove excess oil if necessary.
- Return all chicken to the pan, pour the prepared sauce over it, and stir to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions until tender, then drain and toss with a bit of oil.
- Add the drained noodles to the pan and toss until everything is evenly coated. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Use tamari for a gluten-free option. Consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.