Description
This Crispy Garlic Chicken Drunken Noodles recipe is a Thai-inspired dish featuring tender rice noodles tossed with crispy chicken, aromatic garlic, and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Rice Noodles:
8 oz wide rice noodles
Chicken:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
Vegetables:
6 cloves garlic (minced)
2 Thai bird chiles or 1 red chili (thinly sliced)
1 small onion (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup Thai basil leaves (or regular basil)
3 green onions (sliced)
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook Rice Noodles: Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions, rinse, and drain.
- Coat Chicken: Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken in oil until crispy; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic, chilies, onion, and bell pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, noodles, and sauce to the pan; toss to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Thai basil and green onions; remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- Thai basil enhances authenticity, but regular basil can be substituted.
- Adjust chili quantity for preferred spice levels.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu and use vegetarian oyster sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
