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A close-up of a bowl filled with Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, topped with fresh basil and sesame seeds.

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

A quick and flavorful noodle dish with chicken and vegetables, reminiscent of your favorite Thai restaurant but made at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles and Sauce
  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tbsps toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsps rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sushi ginger chopped
  • chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup water
For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts sliced
  • 2 tbsps flour or cornstarch
  • 3 tbsps salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 shallot sliced
  • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 1 cup Thai or regular basil chopped
For Serving
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Combine 1/3 cup tamari/soy sauce, sweet Thai chili sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and chili flakes. Mix in 1/4 cup water.
  3. In a large skillet, toss the chicken with the flour. Add 2 tablespoons butter and set the skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon tamari/soy sauce, and the garlic. Cook another minute, then remove the chicken from the skillet.
  4. To the same skillet, add the shallot, bell peppers, and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the sauce, the noodles, and the chicken. Toss to combine, cooking another 3-5 minutes until the sauce coats the noodles. Mix in half the basil and remove from the heat.
  5. Serve the noodles warm, topped with the additional basil and sesame seeds.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal quickly. It uses common pantry staples and delivers bold flavors.

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