Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles
A warm and comforting dish made with tender chicken, sweet honey, and savory sauces, all cooked together in a slow cooker for minimal fuss.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce Using low-sodium soy sauce helps balance flavors.
- 6 medium cloves garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce Adjust to taste for spice preference.
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger Fresh ginger enhances flavor infusion.
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons tap water Used for cornstarch mixture.
For thickening
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Mix with water to thicken the sauce.
For the noodles
- 16 ounces fresh lo mein noodles, cooked Follow package directions for cooking.
- 3 large scallions, thinly sliced Plus more for garnish.
- White sesame seeds For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- In your slow cooker, stir together the honey, lower-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha, Shaoxing wine, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, and kosher salt.
Cooking
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged in the honey mixture.
- Cover the cooker and cook on low for several hours until the chicken is tender enough to shred.
- After cooking, prepare the cornstarch mixture by stirring together the water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred it using a fork.
- With the slow cooker on high, pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add the cooked lo mein noodles and sliced scallions, gently tossing everything together.
Serving
- Serve the noodle mixture straight from the slow cooker, dividing evenly among bowls.
- Garnish with additional scallions and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh garlic and ginger. Adjust cooking time to avoid overcooked chicken. Garnishing enhances the final appearance and flavor.