Description
Irresistible Thai Drunken Noodles are bold, saucy, and packed with flavor in every bite. Wide rice noodles, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and fresh basil come together in a quick stir-fry with the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet.
Ingredients
8 ounces wide rice noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snap peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Thai chilies, finely sliced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
2 green onions, sliced
lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the rice noodles according to the package directions until just tender, then drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
3. Season the sliced chicken with salt and black pepper.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
5. Add the remaining oil to the pan, then cook the onion, red bell pepper, and snap peas for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Stir in the garlic and Thai chilies and cook for 30 seconds.
7. Push the vegetables to one side, add the eggs, and scramble until just set.
8. Return the chicken to the pan, then add the cooked noodles and sauce. Toss well for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is coated and heated through.
9. Fold in the Thai basil and green onions, then serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Use wide rice noodles and avoid overcooking them so they stay pleasantly chewy.
Have the sauce mixed before you start cooking because stir-frying moves quickly.
Add the basil at the very end so it stays fresh and fragrant instead of turning dark and limp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Thai drunken noodles, spicy noodle stir fry, chicken noodle recipe, basil noodles