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Spicy Chicken Drunken Noodles Recipe

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Drunken Noodles is a popular Thai stir-fried noodle dish known for its bold flavors, aromatic holy basil, and spicy kick from Thai red chili peppers. This recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and wide rice noodles in a savory stir-fry sauce, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 250 grams medium wide rice noodles, dried
  • 250 grams chicken thighs or chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 2-3 Thai red chili peppers, sliced
  • 4-5 baby bok choy, chopped
  • 1 cup holy basil leaves

Stir Fry Sauce

  • (Specific ingredients for the stir fry sauce were not provided in the original recipe; typically includes soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of sugar. For accuracy, assume 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar.)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Noodles: Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until tender, then drain and set aside for later use.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same wok, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir in minced garlic and sliced onion; stir-fry until fragrant and onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Vegetables: Add the sliced Thai red chili peppers and chopped baby bok choy to the wok. Stir-fry until the bok choy has softened but still retains some crispness, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the wok along with the drained noodles. Pour in the stir fry sauce (soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar mixture) and soy sauce teaspoon. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
  6. Add Holy Basil: Finally, add the fresh holy basil leaves and stir just until they are wilted, preserving their aroma and flavor. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the number of Thai red chili peppers or add chili flakes.
  • Substitute chicken with beef, shrimp, or tofu to vary protein options.
  • Use fresh wide rice noodles if available for better texture and flavor.
  • Adjust soy sauce and fish sauce quantities according to your taste preference to manage saltiness.
  • Holy basil can be substituted with Thai basil if not available, though flavor will differ slightly.

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