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Honey Sesame Chicken with Noodles Recipe

Tender pieces of pan-fried chicken are tossed with soft noodles in a sweet and savory honey soy garlic sauce. This straightforward skillet meal comes together in 30 minutes, making it a reliable option for a fast weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Keyword: Chicken, comfort food, one pot, quick
Servings: 4 serves
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

For Chicken

  • 21 oz chicken thighs boneless, skinless and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

For Sauce

  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced/grounded
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce can be replaced for regular soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions scallions

Noodles

  • 12.3  oz pre-cooked noodles can be Hokkien noodles, lo mein noodles, yakisoba noodles, or Singapore noodles
US - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the cornstarch to a shallow bowl or plate.
    cornstarch in a plate
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then toss them in the cornstarch until every piece is completely and evenly coated.
    raw chicken in the cornstarch
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
    Pan with oil
  • Add the coated chicken and cook for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pieces are crispy and golden all over.
    cooking chicken thighs in a pan with oil
  • While the chicken is frying, whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
    Pouring chicken broth in the homemade sesame sauce
    • Do not include the sesame seeds and green onions on this step
  • Pour the sauce directly into the skillet with the cooked chicken and let it come to a gentle simmer.
    Pan being poured the sauce for the sesame chicken noodles
  • Drop the noodles into the pan and toss everything together for about a minute.
    adding the pre-cooked noodles into the pan with the sauce
    • You want to cook it just until the sauce thickens slightly and the noodles are hot and completely coated in the glaze.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, and serve immediately.
    finished plate of sesame chicken noodles

Notes

These noodles make excellent leftovers for a quick lunch the next day. The pasta will absorb some of the sauce as it sits, but the texture is easy to revive.
  • Storage: Allow the dish to cool completely. Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: When reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave, add a splash of water or chicken stock. This helps loosen the sticky glaze and brings the noodles back to their original texture.
  • Freezer: I do not recommend freezing this meal once the noodles are mixed in. The pasta tends to turn mushy when thawed.
Happy cooking! Xx
For the crispest coating, make sure your pan is fully heated before adding the chicken. If the oil is too cold, the cornstarch will absorb it and become soggy instead of forming a crunchy crust. Cook in batches if necessary so the pieces do not touch and steam.

Nutrition

Calories: 736kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1495mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg