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

Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

One big bowl of overly saucy noodles, chicken, and vegetables. Just like a dish you might find at your favorite Thai spot but made at home!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

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 dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a flavorful and satisfying meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. It's a great way to use up vegetables you have on hand and can be customized with your favorite protein.

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