Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles

This honey garlic chicken noodles dish is a fast, veggie-packed stir fry with juicy chicken, tender noodles, and a rich sweet-savory sauce. It’s a reliable option for busy weeks because it comes together quickly and stores well for lunches or dinners.

note - ingredients can be approximate

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese

Servings servings

Calories 618 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

800 g (1 ¾ lb) chicken breast, approx. 4
3 tablespoon cornflour
2 tablespoon soy sauce
250 g (9 oz) long life noodles, see note 1
1 brown onion
4 carrots
2 bulbs bok choy
4 cloves garlic, see note 4

Sauce:

¼ cup soy sauce, all purpose
½ cups honey
2 tablespoon kecap manis, subs note 2
1 tablespoon lemon juice, subs note 3
1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional but recommended
2 cloves garlic, crushed, see note 4
1 teaspoon ginger, grated, see note 4

Instructions

Preparing

Slice the 800 g (1 ¾ lb) chicken breast into thin, bite-sized strips for even cooking.
In a bowl, combine the chicken breast with 3 tbsp cornflour and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Toss well so all pieces are coated, then set aside for 10 minutes to tenderise — this helps keep the chicken juicy.
Peel and thinly slice the 4 carrots. Trim the base of the 2 bulbs bok choy and separate the leaves then slice into even pieces (approx. 1 inch)
Finely chop 4 cloves garlic and 1 brown onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ cups honey, 2 tbsp kecap manis, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic and 1 tsp ginger until the honey is fully dissolved. Set aside.

Cooking

Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat with a little oil.
Cook the chicken in batches (about 3–5 minutes per batch) until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove.
Avoid overcrowding — this helps the chicken brown rather than steam. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the sliced carrots and cook for a further 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Meanwhile, rehydrate the 250 g (9 oz) long life noodles in boiling water for one minute less than the packet instructions. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir to coat and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the noodles and bok choy to the pan. Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until the bok choy wilts and the noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
Ensure the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 70°C / 165°F) and the sauce has slightly thickened and looks glossy.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly if portioning for meal prep, otherwise serve after 5 minutes of rest.

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Notes

Note 1 - Long life noodles

Long life noodles hold their texture far better than fresh noodles for meal prep and freezing, so they’re strongly recommended for this recipe.

Note 2 - Kecap manis

Kecap manis adds sweetness, depth, and a caramelised color; if unavailable, use extra soy sauce plus a little additional honey, though the flavor will be slightly lighter.

Note 3 - Lemon juice and vinegar

White wine vinegar and lemon juice balance the sweetness of the honey; adjust slightly at the end if you prefer a more tangy or sweeter sauce. Both can be used relatively interchangeably with minor changes in overall flavour

Note 4 - Garlic and ginger

I definitely recommend fresh garlic for this recipe as it is one of the main flavour components. If fresh ginger unavailable, use a jarred version.

Storage

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days once fully cooled.

Reheating

Microwave with a small splash of water or soy sauce for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway, or enjoy cold if preferred.

Freezing

Freezes well for up to 2 months when made with long life noodles; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 47gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 2651mgPotassium: 1788mgFiber: 7gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 23220IUVitamin C: 160mgCalcium: 407mgIron: 6mg

Keyword easy, family-friendly, quick, stir fry

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