Sweet, sticky, and loaded with garlic, this easy noodle stir-fry features golden seared chicken tossed in a rich, glossy sauce. It’s takeout flavor made at home — fast, easy, and totally addictive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken
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1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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½ tsp garlic powder
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1–2 tbsp neutral oil
Sticky Garlic Sauce
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¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
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2½ tbsp brown sugar or honey
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes or 1 tsp sriracha
Other
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8 oz noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti)
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Green onions, chopped
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Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Toss chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic powder. Let sit.
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Cook noodles per package directions. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
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Stir together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
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Sear chicken in oil until golden and cooked. Remove.
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In same pan, simmer sauce 1–2 min. Add noodles and toss to coat.
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Add chicken back in. Stir everything until sticky and glossy.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.