Description

A quick and savory one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and noodles coated in a glossy, sweet, and garlicky sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce (for chicken marinade)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for chicken marinade)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (for chicken marinade)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (for chicken marinade)
8 ounces noodles (spaghetti, linguine, or your favorite type)
4 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil (for sauce)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Chopped green onions (for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp sesame oil, and ½ tsp ground ginger. Mix well and set aside for 15 mins.
Cook the Noodles: Cook noodles as per package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, 1 tsp sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Thicken the Sauce: Pour sauce into skillet with chicken. Simmer. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry. Add to skillet and cook 1-2 mins until thick. Add pasta water to thin if needed.
Combine: Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until noodles are well coated.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra tender chicken, marinate for up to 1 hour.
Reserved starchy pasta water is key for adjusting sauce consistency.
Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers when tossing with noodles.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Calories: 600 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 85g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg