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Crispy Garlic Chicken Drunken Noodles

Crispy Garlic Chicken Drunken Noodles for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner

Crispy Garlic Chicken Drunken Noodles deliver a delightful blend of flavors in a quick and customizable one-pan dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Wide Rice Noodles substitute with egg noodles, linguine, or udon if preferred
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs substitute with pressed tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian variation
  • ½ cup Flour or Cornstarch for coating chicken
  • 2 tablespoon Salted Butter can replace with oil for dairy-free option
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Shallots finely chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers sliced
  • ½ cup Scallions sliced
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Tamari/Soy Sauce tamari is gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoon Sweet Thai Chili Sauce can substitute with mix of sugar and chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar lime juice can be used as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil or regular oil
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Chopped Sushi Ginger use according to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Flakes use according to taste
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil can substitute with mint or cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the wide rice noodles in hot water according to package instructions for 15-20 minutes, drain and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together tamari, sweet Thai chili sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, chopped sushi ginger, and chili flakes.
  3. Coat chicken thighs in flour or cornstarch and cook in heated salted butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Sauté shallots, bell peppers, and scallions in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Add sauce to sautéed vegetables, then mix in drained noodles, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  6. Return crispy chicken to skillet and toss with half of fresh basil.
  7. Plate the dish and garnish with remaining basil and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap proteins or vegetables based on personal preference.

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