Spicy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Bowls
A bold, comforting noodle bowl loaded with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a spicy garlic sauce that coats every bite. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or when you’re craving takeout-style flavor at home.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder optional
For the Noodles & Veggies
- 8 oz rice noodles ramen, or lo mein
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 green onions sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
For the Spicy Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sambal oelek
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tbsp chicken broth to thin the sauce if needed
Instructions
Cook the Noodles
- Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse lightly to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Sear until golden and cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Steam or Sauté the Broccoli
- Add broccoli to the pan with a splash of water. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes, or sauté until crisp-tender.
Make the Spicy Garlic Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour into the pan and let it simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add broth as needed.
Combine Everything
- Add the cooked noodles and chicken to the pan. Toss until the sauce coats everything evenly.
Serve
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1120mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g
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