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Drunken Noodles Recipe – Quick Thai Dinner Idea

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A bold and flavorful Thai Drunken Noodles recipe (Pad Kee Mao) made with wide rice noodles, chicken, Thai basil, and a spicy-savory sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy stir-fry is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ozwide rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 3cloves garlic, minced
  • 2shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cupbroccoli florets
  • 1lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoonsoyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonfish sauce
  • 1 tablespoondark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
  • 1 teaspoonchili paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cupThai basil leaves (or regular basil)
  • Juice ofhalf alime

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili paste.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots, and stir-fry until fragrant.
  4. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 4–5 minutes.
  5. Add the bell peppers and broccoli, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.
  7. Add Thai basil and stir until wilted. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Use tofu and vegan sauces for a vegetarian or vegan version.
For extra heat, add fresh Thai chilies or more chili paste.
Do not overcook the noodles to avoid breaking.
Use Thai basil for authentic flavor, but regular basil works in a pinch.

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