Description
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) is a vibrant Thai dish that brings the flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen. This quick and easy stir-fry features wide rice noodles, tender chicken, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all coated in a savory-sweet sauce with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish offers a burst of flavor that will satisfy any craving. With its customizable ingredients and simple one-pan preparation, Drunken Noodles is not just a meal; it’s an experience that transports you to the streets of Thailand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces wide rice noodles
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 Thai red chilies (sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (sliced, red)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 2 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 15–20 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and water. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced chilies; stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Toss in sliced vegetables and stir-fry for an additional 3–4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Add the soaked noodles and prepared sauce to the wok; toss until well-coated and heated through (2–3 minutes).
- Stir in green onions and Thai basil; cook for another minute until basil is wilted.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg