Garlic Noodles with Chicken

A quick and easy Asian recipe for stir-fried garlic noodles mixed with tender pieces of chicken and vegetables.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (or sriracha)
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 8 ounces spaghetti (or thick spaghetti)
• 4 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1" pieces)
• 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms (1/4" thick)
• 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make the Sauce - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sambal oelek, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic. Set aside.
2. 2Cook the Pasta - Add the water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the salt to dissolve. Add the pasta and stir. Cook the pasta according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain well in a colander and set aside.
3. 3Stir-Fry the Chicken - In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry until fully cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a clean bowl.
4. 4Stir-Fry the Vegetables - To the wok, add the mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, and carrots. Stir-fry until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. 5Add the Sauce - Stir in the cooked noodles, chicken, and remaining soy sauce mixture until well combined. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. 6To Serve - Garnish the garlic noodles with cilantro right before serving.