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Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao Copycat)

These 30-min Drunken Noodles are better than takeout and inspired by the classic Thai dish, with chilies, basil, and a delectable sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil divided
  • 5 cloves garlic rough chopped
  • 1 red chili pepper thinly sliced, seeds removed if desired
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced
  • 200 g wide rice noodles
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 2 cups Chinese broccoli aka Gai Lan, or normal broccoli florets, kale or spinach
  • 1/2 cup baby corn thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 10 Thai basil leaves you can use regular basil in a pinch

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Mix water, oyster sauce, fish sauce and sugar together in a bowl and set aside. This is your sauce.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok, then add garlic, chili pepper and chicken, cooking for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, cook the noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes, adding green beans in the last 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  • Add all vegetables to the wok except for basil, sauteeing another 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add sauce and rice noodles, mixing everything well to combine. Add basil and give one last toss, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

These noodles are inspired by the drunken noodles I made at Aromdii Cooking School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I highly recommend you attend a cooking class of theirs if you ever visit!
Make it vegetarian or vegan by swapping the chicken for tofu or extra veggies and use a plant-based “oyster” or mushroom sauce and soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
Cook the noodles just until tender so they don’t overcook. 
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
I do not recommend freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg