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Thai Drunken Noodles Recipe

Presenting this delicious Thai dish which is quick, simple, and spicy - Thai Drunken Noodles. This delightful recipe is prepared in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Drunken Noodles

  • 7 ounce wide rice noodles
  • 12 ounce chicken breast, diced small
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil, divided, or olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ of a red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh Thai Holy Basil leaves, or substitute regular basil, chopped
  • salt to taste, just a little to taste
  • black pepper to taste

For The Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon Thai red chili paste, or Thai red curry

For Serving

  • lime wedges
  • green onion
  • basil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the noodles following the instructions on the package.
    7 ounce wide rice noodles
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
    2 tablespoon oyster sauce, ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon Thai red chili paste
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a wide skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until it turns golden brown. Set the chicken aside.
    12 ounce chicken breast, salt to taste, black pepper to taste, 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining sesame oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the carrots and bell pepper, continuing to sauté for another 5 minutes.
    2 shallots, 3 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ of a red bell pepper, 1 cup carrots
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, along with the prepared noodles and green onion. Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the pan. Toss everything together and cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
    ⅓ cup green onions
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
    1 cup fresh Thai Holy Basil leaves
  • Serve immediately, garnishing with additional green onion and your preferred hot sauce for extra kick of heat.

Notes

  • To Store. After cooling to room temperature, store any remaining pad kee mao in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • 🔥To Reheat. To reheat, warm the noodles in a pan over medium-low heat, stirring consistently until heated through. Alternatively, microwave them in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until thoroughly warmed.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 23gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1462mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5924IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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