Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot dinner featuring tender chicken simmered with garlic, honey, soy sauce, and noodles. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet and savory elements in a rich sauce, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, seasoned
Sauce and Liquids
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
Base
- 8 oz egg noodles or pasta of choice
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
Garnish
- Chopped green onions or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: Heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add seasoned chicken pieces. Cook until golden brown on each side to lock in flavor, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. This step infuses the sauce base with rich garlic aroma.
- Add Liquids and Noodles: Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey; stir well to combine. Add noodles, then nestle the browned chicken pieces back into the pot so they cook together.
- Simmer Until Tender: Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are soft and chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish and Garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle chopped green onions or fresh parsley on top before serving for color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for extra flavor and juiciness.
- Don’t skip browning the chicken to build a deep, rich flavor base.
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor; garlic powder can be a substitute if needed.
- Adjust the amount of broth based on noodle type to ensure perfect texture.
- Stir gently during cooking to avoid breaking noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: one-pot, honey garlic chicken, noodles, quick dinner, comforting meal, easy recipe, weeknight meal