Description
Spicy Drunken Noodles with Chicken is a dish that combines the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory goodness. This stir-fried masterpiece is a must-try for anyone who loves bold, spicy, and authentic Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce wide rice noodles
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, sliced (optional)
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain them and set them aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until it’s browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the onion, red bell peppers, and carrot for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to start softening.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced Thai bird’s eye chilies (if using) and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the fragrance is released.
5. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, then pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Toss everything together, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss again. Stir in the lime juice and fresh Thai basil leaves, allowing the basil to wilt slightly.
7. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce, fish sauce, or sugar if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by starting with fewer chilies and adding more for heat. Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Garnish with additional fresh basil or sliced chilies for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg