Sticky Garlic Chicken Teriyaki Noodles

Introduction

Sticky Garlic Chicken Teriyaki Noodles offer a mouth-watering blend of caramelized, garlicky chicken and tender noodles tossed in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce. Brimming with umami and just the right balance of sweet and savory, this recipe comes together quickly—a perfect solution for weeknight dinners that need to impress. With minimal prep and straightforward ingredients, you can achieve takeout-level flavors at home!

Irresistible Flavor in Every Bite

What makes these Sticky Garlic Chicken Teriyaki Noodles special is the way they fuse sticky, flavorful chicken with a deeply savory sauce and bouncy noodles. Fresh garlic adds a fragrant kick, while the teriyaki glaze clings to every strand. This dish offers restaurant-quality taste in a fraction of the time, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep.

Perfecting the Teriyaki Sauce and Chicken

The magic starts with a homemade teriyaki sauce—soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger are simmered and thickened for that signature sticky texture. Chicken bites are seared until golden and tossed in the sauce until perfectly glazed. For the noodles, choose lo mein, spaghetti, or even rice noodles for versatility.

Putting It All Together

After tossing the tender noodles with the glistening, sticky chicken and sauce, a quick garnish of green onions and sesame seeds takes this meal over the top. The recipe is ideal for bulk cooking: leftovers reheat beautifully and pack well for lunches, staying just as flavorful the next day.

Serving Suggestions for Show-Stopping Teriyaki Noodles

Serve these noodles as a complete meal, or round things out with steamed broccoli, snap peas, or a crisp cucumber salad. A sprinkle of crushed peanuts or chili flakes can add crunch and heat for those who love layers of texture and flavor.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 4 hearty servings. Each serving typically contains around 500–600 calories, depending on your choice of noodles and chicken cut. With lean protein, fiber, and crowd-pleasing flavor, it’s a nourishing and satisfying option.

Sticky Garlic Chicken Teriyaki Noodles (Recap)

With its shiny, sweet-salty sauce, succulent chicken, and slurp-worthy noodles, this recipe delivers everything you crave from Asian-inspired comfort food, made fresh in your own kitchen.

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Instructions

1. Cook your noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
2. In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with cornstarch and ½ teaspoon salt until evenly coated.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stir and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry, then slowly pour it into the sauce while stirring. Simmer until thickened and glossy, about 1–2 minutes.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sticky sauce. Add cooked noodles and toss everything together until evenly combined and noodles are heated through.
7. Serve hot, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional chili flakes or extra veggies.

Weekly Meal Planning

This recipe is fantastic for batch prep and weeknight meal rotations. Save and schedule this recipe to smartly organize your week—generate dynamic shopping lists, avoid duplicate purchases, and keep your meals balanced and varied.

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Pro tip: When planning several meals, schedule your recipes to see exactly how much chicken, garlic, and other staples you’ll need—no more guesswork or last-minute grocery runs.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes