Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with tender egg noodles. This easy recipe combines minimal cleanup with maximum taste, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pasta and Thickener
- 8 oz egg noodles (or any pasta of your choice)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
- 1 tbsp water (optional, for cornstarch slurry)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the chicken: In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Prepare the sauce: Add the honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, thyme, and rosemary to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Cook noodles in sauce: Add the uncooked noodles to the pot. Stir to coat the noodles with the sauce. Cover the pot and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry and stir it into the pot. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir everything together. Let it simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Chicken thighs offer juicier, more flavorful meat, but chicken breast works well too.
- If you want a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and vegetable broth.
- Cornstarch slurry is optional but recommended if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Stir noodles occasionally while cooking to prevent sticking.
- Fresh herbs like parsley add brightness but are optional.
