Honey Garlic Noodles

These honey garlic noodles are sweet, savory, and packed with flavor, all while being incredibly easy to throw together. The sauce is sticky and garlicky with just a hint of heat, and it coats the noodles perfectly for a quick, satisfying meal. It’s naturally dairy-free and easy to make gluten-free.

It comes together quickly, uses just one pan, and the sauce is simple but really flavorful. It’s also easy to adjust based on what you have in the fridge.

If you’re a fan of quick dinners like my Air Fryer Burgers or Barbequed Salmon, this is another great one to keep in rotation.

Ingredient Notes

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• Ground chicken – you can alternatively use a shredded rotisserie chicken to cut down on your prep and cook time. Just add the shredded chicken to the pan with everything but your noodles and let it heat up. Then add your noodles and you are good to go! Ground beef or turkey also work. If you’ve got extra ground chicken on hand, this Chicken Bolognese and these Gluten-free Chicken Meatballs are some of the best ways to use it.
• Soy sauce or coconut aminos – if you’ve never had them before, coconut aminos are a great naturally gluten-free alternative and taste very similar.
• Garlic chili sauce – adds both garlic flavor and a bit of heat. Adjust to taste if you prefer things milder.
• Rice noodles – these are my favorite for this recipe, but ramen-style noodles or even spaghetti will work if that’s what you have. I’ve also made this dish with Banza spaghetti and thought it was great.
• Coleslaw mix – an easy way to add veggies without extra prep. You can swap in sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or other stir-fry vegetables.

How to Make Honey Garlic Noodles

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once fully cooked, stir in the garlic chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and coleslaw mix.
2. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
3. Add the noodles and toss until everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
4. Serve and enjoy! 

Easy Variations

• Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of ground chicken for an even quicker option.
• Add sriracha if you want a spicier flavor.
• Swap the chicken for ground turkey or beef.
• Add extra vegetables for a more veggie-packed meal.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the microwave, covered, for about a minute, stirring halfway through. You can also reheat everything in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through.

If you love this sauce, you might want to try these Honey Garlic Chicken Wings next! They’re one of my most popular recipes.

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Honey Garlic Noodles

Author Erin Dooner

Course Main

Cuisine Asian-inspired

Servings 4

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

These honey garlic noodles are sweet, savory, and ready in about 25 minutes. Made with ground chicken, a simple honey garlic sauce, and rice noodles, they’re an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
• ▢ 3 tablespoons garlic chili sauce
• ▢ ¼ cup (59 ml) soy sauce or coconut aminos
• ▢ ⅓ cup (106 grams) honey
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ▢ 2 cups (140 grams) coleslaw mix
• ▢ 8 ounces (227 grams) rice noodles cooked according to package directions; use gluten-free noodles if you're GF

Instructions

• If you haven’t already, cook your rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain it and set it aside.
  8 ounces (227 grams) rice noodles
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground chicken.
  1 tablespoon olive oil

  1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
• Use a spatula to break the chicken apart as it cooks for 3-5 minutes, or until cooked all the way through.
• Add the garlic chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, and coleslaw mix. Stir to combine. Keep the pan over medium heat and allow the mixture to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring regularly.
  3 tablespoons garlic chili sauce

  ¼ cup (59 ml) soy sauce or coconut aminos

  ⅓ cup (106 grams) honey

  1 teaspoon ground ginger

  2 cups (140 grams) coleslaw mix
• Turn off the heat and fold or stir in your rice noodles until everything looks evenly combined. Serve and enjoy!
• Store your leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat a plate of leftovers in the microwave covered with a paper plate or paper towel for about a minute, stirring halfway through. You can reheat all of your leftovers at the same time in a pan on the stove over low-medium heat until warm.

Notes

• I like to top these honey garlic noodles with some freshly chopped green onions. A sprinkle of sesame seeds also goes great with this dish.
• You can use ground chicken or you can use a shredded rotisserie chicken to cut down on your prep and cook time. Just add the shredded chicken to the pan with everything but your noodles and let it heat up. Then add your noodles and you are good to go!
• If you want to go for more of a sweet and spicy flavor profile, then you can add a tablespoon or two of sriracha sauce to the dish.
• I prefer using rice noodles, but any kind of ramen-like noodle will work great. I've also made this dish with Banza spaghetti and thought it was great.
• You can add more coleslaw mix if you want to pack in some extra veggies. The way the recipe is written, it's light on the coleslaw. You can also switch the coleslaw out for thinly sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or other stir fry veggies.
• The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 24gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1615mgPotassium: 721mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

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