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Comfort Food Recipes Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

When I think of Comfort Food Recipes, I picture a bowl of noodles that makes the whole kitchen smell like home. These sticky garlic chicken noodles check every box for me. They're saucy, a little sweet, packed with garlic, and the kind of dish that makes you forget you had a long day. I’ve cooked this on nights when I swore I’d just order takeout, but the smell of garlic sizzling in the pan always wins me over. The beauty here is in the balance. You get that chewy bite from the noodles, the sticky glaze that clings to the chicken, and enough garlic to keep things honest. It feels like one of those asian garlic noodles recipe dishes you’d find tucked in a small corner restaurant, but it’s right here in your kitchen. I’ve made this with rice sticks recipe noodles, shrimp noodles recipes, and even swapped in pasta when I didn’t feel like running to the store. Somehow, it always works. So whether you’re a fan of garlic pasta recipes or just here for a quick garlic sticks recipe that feels like a warm hug, this one deserves a spot on your table. Trust me, once you twirl your fork into these noodles, you’ll be hooked.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: asian garlic noodles recipe, comfort food recipes, garlic pasta recipes, garlic sticks recipe, recipes for noodles, rice sticks recipe noodles, shrimp noodles recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rice stick noodles or spaghetti
  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken slices with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce until coated.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and cook chicken until golden, then remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add garlic and sesame oil, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Stir in remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth. Let it simmer until slightly thick.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and toss with sauce until sticky.
  7. Add noodles and toss everything together until coated.
  8. Top with green onion and chili flakes before serving.