Garlic Noodles with Chicken is a mouth-watering dish that’ll have you craving more. It’s a complete meal in one pan, making it ideal for those hectic evenings when you need something tasty but fuss-free. The best part? It’s loaded with intense garlic flavour that’ll make your tastebuds sing.
About the Recipe
If you’re a garlic lover, this recipe is for you. It features not one, but two forms of fresh garlic that really amp up the aroma and taste. The combination of soy sauce, rice wine, and oyster sauce creates an incredible umami-rich sauce that coats every bite. You’ll be going back for seconds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
There’s so much to love about these garlicky noodles. The dish has fantastic depth of flavour from the garlic, ginger, and savoury sauces. The chicken and mushrooms add heartiness, while the noodles offer that slurp-worthy satisfaction. It’s an easy but impressive meal that comes together quickly with minimal prep. Plus, it makes great leftovers for lunch the next day.
Garlic Noodles with Chicken
Cooking Tips
For best results, chop the garlic finely and don’t let it burn. Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor impact. Cook the chicken just until opaque in the center. And toss the noodles thoroughly with the sauce so every strand is coated.
Serving and Storing Suggestions
This garlic chicken noodle dish serves 4 generously. Total prep and cooking time is about 30 minutes. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days. merely reheat portions in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water to loosen the noodles.
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- Garlic Shrimp Pasta
- Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
- Vegetable Chow Mein
- Thai Drunken Noodles
- Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
Nutrient Benefits
Packed with protein from the chicken and noodles, this dish also provides fiber, vitamins and minerals from the fresh veggies. The ginger offers anti-inflammatory benefits too. Overall, it’s a balanced, nutrient-dense meal.
Garlic Noodles with Chicken
Ingredients
- 400 gms Plain or Egg Noodles (cooked as per packet instructions)
- 300 gms Chicken Fillets (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 Rice Wine
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Cornflour
- 2 tbsp Garlic (grated + 1 1/2 cups, chopped)
- 1/4 cup Sunflower Oil
- 2 tbsp Spring Onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Ginger (grated)
- 1/2 cup Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- Coriander Leaves (handful, chopped)
Instructions
- Mix the chicken fillet cubes, rice wine, 3 tblsp soy sauce, grated garlic and corn flour in a bowl.
- Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
- Add the chopped garlic, spring onions, ginger, onions and mushrooms.
- Saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken, 1/2 cup soy sauce, sugar and oyster sauce.
- Mix well and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the noodles and stir to mix again.
- Switch off the flame.
- Add the sesame oil and stir once or twice.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve.
Tip: If desired, add 1 chopped tomato.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different kind of noodle?
Surely. Any long noodle like linguine, fettuccine or lo mein noodles would work great. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed.
Is this recipe spicy?
No, this garlic noodle dish is not spicy. The flavors are savory and umami-rich from the sauces used. But you could add red pepper flakes if you’d like a kick of heat.
Can I substitute something for the chicken?
Sure, shrimp, beef or even extra veggies like bok choy would be tasty swaps for the chicken if you prefer. Just adjust cooking times accordingly.
How can I make this recipe vegetarian?
Just omit the chicken and oyster sauce (or use a vegetarian oyster sauce). Then load up on extra veggies like broccoli, snow peas or water chestnuts.
What type of soy sauce is best?
For classic flavor, use regular (not light) soy sauce. But you could also try low-sodium soy sauce or tamari to reduce the saltiness a bit.
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