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Easy Drunken Noodles Recipe

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Drunken Noodles is a flavorful Thai stir-fried noodle dish known for its vibrant combination of spicy chili, savory chicken, aromatic holy basil, and crisp baby bok choy. This quick and easy recipe delivers authentic taste with tender rice noodles tossed in a delicious stir-fry sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

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

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prepare noodles: Soak or cook the medium wide rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set them aside.
  2. Cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and soy sauce, stir-fry until the chicken turns golden brown and is cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, then add minced garlic and sliced onion. Stir-fry until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
  4. Cook vegetables: Add the sliced Thai red chili peppers and chopped baby bok choy to the wok. Stir-fry until the bok choy softens but still retains a slight crunch.
  5. Combine ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the wok along with the prepared noodles. Pour in the stir-fry sauce ingredients and toss everything together thoroughly to combine flavors evenly.
  6. Add holy basil: Lastly, add the holy basil leaves to the wok and stir until just wilted, preserving their aroma and texture.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of chili peppers based on your preferred spice level.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetarian oyster sauce.
  • Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20-30 minutes if you prefer softer noodles instead of boiling them.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet to achieve the best stir-fry results.

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