Description
Delightful one-pot honey garlic chicken and noodles merge comfort with Asian-inspired flavors in a simple, satisfying meal. Home cooks will appreciate this quick dinner solution that delivers rich, savory notes in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti or ramen)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken pieces with salt and black pepper, ensuring even seasoning.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling environment.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot oil, allowing each piece to develop a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pot, stirring briefly until aromatic and releasing its intense flavor.
- Pour honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth into the pot, creating a savory liquid base that will infuse the dish with depth.
- Raise heat and bring the liquid mixture to a vigorous boil, which will help develop complex flavors.
- Gently add uncooked noodles directly into the bubbling liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Reduce heat and allow noodles to simmer, occasionally stirring, until they become tender and absorb the surrounding flavors (approximately 8-10 minutes).
- Create a smooth cornstarch slurry to transform the cooking liquid into a luxurious, glossy sauce.
- Drizzle a hint of sesame oil for an additional layer of nutty complexity.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the dish for vibrant color and textural contrast.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, savory flavor profile.
- Adjust honey quantity for those monitoring sugar intake, using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or reducing total amount.
- Try different noodle types like rice noodles, whole wheat, or zucchini noodles for varied texture and nutritional benefits.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by pre-cutting chicken and measuring ingredients before starting cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg