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A close-up of a bowl filled with glossy Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles, garnished with fresh green onions and red peppers.

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
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Chicken
  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
  • 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
Sauce
  • 1/3 cup tamari/soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sushi ginger, chopped
  • chili flakes to taste
  • 1/4 cup water
Vegetables and Garnish
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 4 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup Thai or regular basil, chopped divided
  • 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 recipe was inspired by a desire for a quick, flavorful meal that evokes the warmth of home and cultural heritage.

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