30 Minute Sticky Honey Chicken Noodles
30 Minute Sticky Honey Chicken Noodles
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Noodles and Vegetables
- 1 package dry udon noodles, (about 10-12 ounces)
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, add the cut chicken. Season with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder. Mix well until all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of red chili oil, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined and the cornstarch is dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Slice half of a yellow or white onion and julienne or thinly slice one carrot. Chop the green onions for garnish later.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the dry udon noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212
- 5
Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
In the same pan, add the sliced onion and carrots. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. If the pan seems dry, you can add another teaspoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir everything well, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are thoroughly coated in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan. Toss everything together, using tongs or two spatulas, making sure the noodles are completely coated in the sticky honey garlic sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Transfer the noodles and chicken mixture to serving dishes. Garnish generously with chopped green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
30 Minute Sticky Honey Chicken Noodles
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Noodles and Vegetables
- 1 package dry udon noodles, (about 10-12 ounces)
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, add the cut chicken. Season with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder. Mix well until all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of red chili oil, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined and the cornstarch is dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Slice half of a yellow or white onion and julienne or thinly slice one carrot. Chop the green onions for garnish later.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the dry udon noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212 - 5
Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
In the same pan, add the sliced onion and carrots. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. If the pan seems dry, you can add another teaspoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir everything well, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are thoroughly coated in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan. Toss everything together, using tongs or two spatulas, making sure the noodles are completely coated in the sticky honey garlic sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Transfer the noodles and chicken mixture to serving dishes. Garnish generously with chopped green onions before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min