Description
Drunken Noodles, known as Pad Kee Mao, is a vibrant Thai dish that perfectly balances wide rice noodles, tender chicken, and an array of fresh vegetables. This quick and flavorful stir-fry marries savory and sweet notes with the heat of Thai chilies and the aromatic essence of fresh basil. Ideal for busy weeknights or a special gathering, Drunken Noodles will impress your family and friends without requiring hours in the kitchen. With its customizable ingredients, this recipe allows you to tailor it to your preferences while enjoying an authentic taste of Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces wide rice noodles
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 Thai red chilies, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, cut into pieces
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Soak noodles in warm water for 15–20 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and water; set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry garlic and chilies for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken; stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
- Toss in onion, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot; stir-fry for another 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add noodles and sauce; gently toss to coat and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and basil; cook for another minute until the basil wilts.
- Serve hot with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg