Description
Comforting one-pot honey garlic chicken and noodles delivers a delightful meal that brings families together. Succulent chicken, silky noodles, and sweet-savory sauce will satisfy you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
Noodles and Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (spaghetti or rice noodles)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken pieces until they develop a rich golden crust, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, preserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Quickly sauté minced garlic and ginger in the same skillet for 30-45 seconds, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Create a glossy sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil directly in the pan.
- Introduce chicken broth and allow the liquid to reach a gentle bubbling state.
- Carefully nestle noodles into the simmering sauce, stirring periodically to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Reintroduce the golden-crusted chicken into the skillet, gently folding to coat with the luxurious sauce.
- For a more luxurious consistency, blend cornstarch with water and swirl into the mixture, thickening the sauce within 1-2 minutes.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by scattering fresh green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes across the surface.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the complex flavors to tantalize the palate.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is sliced uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Adjust honey quantity based on personal sweetness preference, considering lower sugar alternatives like maple syrup or agave for health-conscious eaters.
- Experiment with different protein options like tofu, shrimp, or beef for versatile meal variations that cater to diverse dietary needs.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and reduced-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake without compromising rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg