Description
Whip up a delicious and satisfying High Protein Garlic Chicken Noodles meal in under 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a flavorful, protein-packed dinner that’s easy to make. Featuring tender chicken, flavorful garlic sauce, and your favorite noodles, it’s a go-to for busy home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces dried noodles (whole wheat spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder, mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets or snap peas
- Optional: Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 2. Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, sriracha, and chicken broth in a small bowl.
- 3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- 4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and ginger (if using) to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- 5. If using vegetables, add them now and cook until tender-crisp.
- 6. Pour sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer. Add cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- 7. Slowly stir in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens.
- 8. Add drained noodles to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 9. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of liquid for best texture, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 kcal (varies with noodle and oil choice)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-10g
- Sodium: Approx. 800-1200mg (varies with soy sauce)
- Fat: Approx. 15-25g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-50g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-6g
- Protein: Approx. 30-40g