Crispy Garlic Chicken Drunken Noodles
Deliciously flavorful Crispy Garlic Chicken Drunken Noodles are a perfect combination of savory and spicy, ideal for a quick weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- pot for boiling noodles
Ingredients
Noodles
- 8 ounces wide rice noodles
Sauces and Oils
- ⅓ cup tamari/soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamari/soy sauce
- ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sushi ginger, chopped
- chili flakes
Chicken and Coating
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 shallot, sliced
Vegetables
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1 cup Thai or regular basil, chopped
Garnishes
- sesame seeds, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain.
- Combine ⅓ cup tamari/soy sauce, sweet Thai chili sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and chili flakes. Mix in ¼ cup water.
Cooking Chicken
- In a large skillet, toss the chicken with the flour. Add 2 tablespoons butter and set the skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon tamari/soy sauce, and the garlic. Cook another minute, then remove the chicken from the skillet.
Combining Ingredients
- To the same skillet, add the shallot, bell peppers, and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the sauce, the noodles, and the chicken. Toss to combine, cooking another 3-5 minutes until the sauce coats the noodles. Mix in half the basil and remove from the heat.
Serving
- Serve the noodles warm, topped with the additional basil + sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg
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