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Sticky Garlic Chicken Noodles

These Crispy Garlic Chicken Drunken Noodles are a quick and flavorful Thai-inspired dish. Juicy chicken is pan-fried until golden and tossed with wide rice noodles, sweet chili sauce, soy, basil, and plenty of garlic. A perfect weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Thai
Calories: 565
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sushi ginger, chopped
  • chili flakes, to taste
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
  • 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup Thai basil or regular basil, chopped
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Pot for boiling noodles
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Whisk together 1/3 cup tamari/soy sauce, Thai chili sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chopped sushi ginger, chili flakes, and 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
  3. Toss sliced chicken with flour. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and garlic. Cook 1 minute more. Remove chicken from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add shallot, bell peppers, and scallions. Cook 5 minutes until tender. Add prepared sauce, noodles, and chicken. Toss to combine and cook 3–5 minutes until coated.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in half the basil. Serve topped with remaining basil and sesame seeds.

Notes

✨ Tips: For extra heat, add more chili flakes or sliced Thai chilies. You can use either chicken thighs for juiciness or breasts for a leaner option. Swap rice noodles for spaghetti if unavailable. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh basil before serving.
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