One pan. Minimal fuss. Maximum flavour. The sauce cooks down into this glossy, sticky glaze that hugs every strand of noodle and coats each bite of chicken like it’s meant to be there. No dry forks allowed.

You get that dreamy combo too — tender, slurpable noodles tangled up with chicken that’s got those golden, slightly crispy edges. Texture doing the most.

And the sticky garlic glaze? Let’s just say self-control becomes optional. It’s sweet, savoury, garlicky, and wildly addictive.

Basically, it’s that smug, better-than-takeout dinner you can throw together in under 30 minutes — and yes, you will absolutely go back for seconds.

Prepare

15 mins

Cook

15 mins

Serving

4 people

Ingredients

1 lb chicken (breast or thighs), bite-sized pieces – juicy little flavour bombs ready to soak up that glaze.
8 oz ramen or lo mein noodles – springy, slurp-ready sauce carriers.
4 cloves garlic, minced – bold, fragrant, absolutely essential.
3 tbsp soy sauce – your salty, umami backbone.
2 tbsp hoisin sauce – sweet, savoury depth with attitude.
2 tbsp honey – the sticky magic-maker.
1 tsp sesame oil – nutty, toasty finish that seals the deal.
1 tbsp cornstarch – for coating the chicken and creating that glossy, clingy sauce.
½ tsp chilli flakes or 1 tsp sriracha (optional) – dial up the heat if you’re feeling brave.
2 green onions, chopped – fresh pop at the end.
1 tbsp sesame seeds – tiny crunch, big upgrade.
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking) – for that golden sear.
Salt & pepper – season with confidence.

Sticky, garlicky, sweet-savoury chaos incoming — in the best way. 🍯🧄✨

Method

1. Prep the Chicken
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. You want a light, even coating — this is what gives you that golden sear and helps the sauce cling later.

2. Sear for Maximum Flavour
Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high. Add the chicken in a single layer and let it get properly golden before stirring. Cook until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside. Those crispy edges? That’s flavour building.

3. Wake Up the Garlic
In the same pan, drizzle in the sesame oil and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds — just until fragrant. Not burnt. Fragrant. (There’s a difference.)

4. Build the Sticky Sauce
Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, honey, and chilli flakes or sriracha. Let it bubble gently for 2–3 minutes until it thickens into that glossy, sticky glaze situation.

5. Cook the Noodles
Boil your noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and give them a quick rinse if needed to keep them from sticking together.

6. Bring It All Together
Add the chicken back into the pan with the sauce. Toss in the noodles and mix until every strand is coated in that sweet-savoury goodness. No pale noodles left behind.

7. Final Toss
Let everything cook together for another 2 minutes so the flavours marry and the sauce clings properly.

8. Finish & Serve
Top with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve hot, glossy, and ready to impress yourself.

Sticky. Garlicky. Better-than-takeout in under half an hour. 🍯🧄✨

Nutrition (Per Bowl)

Calories: 450
Protein: 30g – solid, satisfying, keeps you full.
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 12g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 80mg
Sodium: 850mg

Helpful tips

Undercook the noodles slightly before they hit the pan. They’ll finish cooking in the sauce, and this saves you from the dreaded mushy noodle situation. We want springy, not sleepy.
Go for boneless chicken thighs if you can. They stay juicier, caramelise beautifully, and bring that richer, more satisfying bite. Texture upgrade unlocked.
Sauce looking a little too thick? No panic. Splash in 1–2 tablespoons of water and give it a toss. It’ll loosen up and go back to silky instead of sticky-glue mode.

Throw some grated Parmesan into the breadcrumb mix for extra salty, nutty depth. It adds that “wait… why are these better than usual?” energy.

Make It Yours.
Play around with the herbs and spices. A little chilli powder? Smoked paprika? Italian seasoning?

Garlic Glazed Chicken with Slurp-Worthy Noodles

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