Drunken Noodles with Chicken (Pad Kee Mao) Recipe
Whip up a delightful Thai dish with this easy Drunken Noodles with Chicken (Pad Kee Mao) recipe, using simple, everyday ingredients!
Servings: 4
Calories: 528kcal
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon maggi sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Noodles
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast thinly sliced against the grain
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil divided
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 2 cups shredded cabbage green or purple
- 3 scallions sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 carrot grated
- 2 Thai bird's eye chilies thinly sliced
- 1 cup roughly chopped Thai basil leaves
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer a large spoonful of the sauce to a zip-close plastic bag. Place the sliced chicken in the bag and work the sauce into the meat. Set aside to marinate.
- Prepare the noodles for sautéing according to package directions (soaking in hot water until al dente).
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil in a large wok or pan and quickly scramble the eggs until just set. Push them to the side of the pan and add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil.
- Add the onions, cabbage, and scallions to the pan; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry with the vegetables for 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Add the prepared noodles, carrots, chilies, and remaining sauce. Toss well and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the noodles are hot.
- Stir in the basil leaves. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
To store Drunken Noodles with Chicken (Pad Kee Mao), place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze them by placing them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
To reheat, use a wok or pan over medium heat, adding a splash of water or oil to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1782mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3241IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 4mg
