Description
A quick and comforting stir-fry dish that combines honey, soy sauce, and garlic for a flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the noodles per package directions until al dente. Drain well, toss with a little oil, and set aside.
- Toss the chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in soy sauce, honey, and red chili flakes. Let bubble for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss thoroughly until warmed through and coated with sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari and rice noodles. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey and adding a splash of rice vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, noodles, stir-fry, honey garlic, quick meals, weeknight dinners, comfort food