Created: 12/10/2023
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
This classic Thai dish is a flavorful combination of stir-fried rice noodles, tender chicken, and crunchy peanuts. The tangy and slightly sweet sauce perfectly complements the savory flavors of this beloved street food. This version replaces the vegetable oil with fragrant sesame oil, adding a nutty and aromatic flavor to the dish.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
8 oz. rice noodles
2 tbsp. sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup bean sprouts
2 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
2 eggs
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. fish sauce
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
Step 1
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large wok or skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat and add garlic and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
In a large wok or skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat and add garlic and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Step 3
Add the chicken to the pan and cook until no longer pink. Push chicken and vegetables to one side of the pan.
Add the chicken to the pan and cook until no longer pink. Push chicken and vegetables to one side of the pan.
Step 4
On the other side, scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix with the chicken and vegetables.
On the other side, scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix with the chicken and vegetables.
Step 5
Add the cooked rice noodles, bean sprouts, and peanuts to the pan, gently stirring to combine.
Add the cooked rice noodles, bean sprouts, and peanuts to the pan, gently stirring to combine.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the chicken noodle mixture and stir to coat evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the chicken noodle mixture and stir to coat evenly.
Step 7
Top with fresh cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Top with fresh cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.