Crispy Chicken Garlic Noodles
Crispy Chicken Garlic Noodles
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup oil, for frying
For the Garlic Noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 4 blocks egg noodles, instant ramen style
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken thigh strips with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken strips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Remove the crispy chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. If there's excessive oil in the pan, carefully pour some out, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Stir in the chili crisp and granulated sugar. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the chicken stock to the sauce mixture in the pan and bring it to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Carefully place the instant ramen-style egg noodle blocks directly into the simmering sauce. Use tongs to gently separate the noodles as they soften. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the sauce, reducing the liquid to a thick coating.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Transfer the cooked garlic noodles to individual serving plates. Arrange the crispy chicken strips alongside the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Garnish with chopped green onions and an additional sprinkle of chili crisp, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Chicken Garlic Noodles
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup oil, for frying
For the Garlic Noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 4 blocks egg noodles, instant ramen style
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken thigh strips with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken strips in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Remove the crispy chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. If there's excessive oil in the pan, carefully pour some out, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Stir in the chili crisp and granulated sugar. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the chicken stock to the sauce mixture in the pan and bring it to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Carefully place the instant ramen-style egg noodle blocks directly into the simmering sauce. Use tongs to gently separate the noodles as they soften. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the sauce, reducing the liquid to a thick coating.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Transfer the cooked garlic noodles to individual serving plates. Arrange the crispy chicken strips alongside the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Garnish with chopped green onions and an additional sprinkle of chili crisp, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min