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A decorative plate filled with noodles, slices of bell pepper, and meat, garnished with fresh basil. The blue and white floral pattern on the plate contrasts with the vibrant colors of the food. The plate is set on a gray surface.

Thai Style Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Drunken Noodles, AKA Pad Kee Mao, is a fiery, flavor-packed dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. With wide rice noodles, tender chicken, and Thai basil, it’s a street food classic you can easily make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the sauce

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water

For the noodles

  • 7 ounces wide rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • ¾ pound chicken thighs thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 fresh chilis chopped
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil

Instructions
 

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for a few seconds.
  • Add chicken, cooking until done. Add bell peppers and chilis, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add noodles, sauce, and Thai basil. Toss everything together for a minute or two.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 18gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1156mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1112IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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