Description
Comfort meets convenience in this irresistible one-pot honey garlic chicken and noodles symphony of flavors. Savory chicken mingles with sweet honey and aromatic garlic, creating a hearty meal that welcomes you home with warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Base and Vegetables:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (spaghetti or ramen)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken pieces until golden brown and caramelized on all surfaces, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without burning.
- Pour in honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chicken broth. Whisk together and allow mixture to gently bubble.
- Introduce noodles and julienned carrots into the simmering liquid, stirring occasionally until noodles reach al dente texture, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reintegrate browned chicken into the pot, ensuring even distribution throughout the dish.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with a small amount of cold water, then drizzle into the sauce while continuously stirring.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the noodles and chicken with a glossy, rich glaze.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to further slightly thicken.
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, savory flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce to create a celiac-friendly meal without compromising taste.
- Toast sesame seeds quickly in a dry pan before garnishing to enhance their nutty aroma and add a delightful crunch to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg