Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Asian-inspired dish featuring tender teriyaki chicken served over savory garlic noodles. This recipe combines succulent marinated chicken cooked to perfection on the grill or stovetop with buttery noodles infused with garlic, soy, and oyster sauces, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an irresistible weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Teriyaki Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For the Garlic Noodles:
- 8 oz spaghetti or Asian-style noodles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until the ingredients are well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs or breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate, or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked through and has a nice caramelized glaze. Once cooked, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Cook the Noodles: While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Noodles: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil to create a flavorful sauce.
- Toss the Noodles: Add the cooked noodles into the skillet with the sauce and garlic. Toss thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated and warmed through.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate the garlic noodles and top generously with sliced teriyaki chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired to add a fresh and nutty finish.
Notes
- For a shortcut, you can substitute the homemade teriyaki marinade with store-bought teriyaki sauce.
- Add sautéed or steamed vegetables such as bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli to the noodles for a more balanced and colorful meal.
- Marinating the chicken longer will enhance the flavor.
- Use Asian-style noodles like egg noodles or ramen for different textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
