Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles (Gluten Free) Recipe
This Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles recipe is a delightful gluten-free dish featuring tender chicken breast, mixed vegetables, and gluten-free spaghetti baked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. The dish combines savory coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey, creating a wholesome, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Pasta and Protein
- 8 oz gluten-free spaghetti (Jovial brown rice spaghetti recommended)
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (shredded carrots and peas)
- 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp honey
Other
- Avocado oil spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with avocado oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Ingredients in Dish: Place the uncooked gluten-free spaghetti into the prepared baking dish, arranging it carefully to avoid breaking the noodles. Top the spaghetti evenly with cubed chicken breast, then season with salt and pepper. Add the mixed vegetables over the top.
- Add Sauce Ingredients and Mix: Pour the chicken broth, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and honey over the ingredients in the baking dish. Lightly mix to combine everything without breaking the pasta.
- Bake Covered in Intervals: Cover the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully stir to prevent noodles from sticking. Return to the oven covered for another 15 minutes. Remove again, toss gently while rotating the pasta, then bake uncovered for 10 minutes. Finally, remove the cover and bake an additional 5 minutes uncovered to crisp the chicken and vegetables. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Final Stir and Sauce Thickening: Remove from the oven and stir very well to fully combine ingredients and allow the sauce to thicken, taking advantage of starch released from the pasta.
- Serve: Plate the noodles and top with chopped green onions for a fresh finish. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use gluten-free spaghetti to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Do not break the spaghetti when placing it in the baking dish to ensure even cooking.
- Stirring the dish during baking prevents pasta from clumping or sticking to the bottom.
- Check the chicken doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure safety.
- Avocado oil spray helps in greasing the dish without adding residual oil flavors.
- If preferred, mixed vegetables can be swapped or increased for variety.
