Thai Drunken Pasta

Name: Thai Drunken Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts; 8 ounces rice noodles (spaghetti can be substituted); 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 medium red onion; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 large red pepper; 1/2 large green pepper; 1 cup mixed mushrooms; 2 cups broccoli; 1 -3 fresh basil leaf; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Chef #1259907

"A recipe based on my favorite dish at a local Thai restaurant. Uses a basic stir fry sauce with chicken and a variety of vegetables."

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photo by Satyne

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₄ lbs chicken breasts
8 ounces rice noodles (spaghetti can be substituted)
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium red onion
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ large red pepper
¹⁄₂ large green pepper
1 cup mixed mushrooms
2 cups broccoli
1 -3 fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons lime juice
¹⁄₄ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
¹⁄₃ cup soy sauce
¹⁄₃ cup chopped cilantro
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¹⁄₄ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt

directions

Cook noodles and set aside. Add a small amount of peanut oil to keep from sticking.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Add the garlic and brown lightly.
Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
Add onions, pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli. Stir fry lightly for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add noodles and stir.
Add lime juice, chili sauce, soy sauce, pepper flakes, basil, brown sugar, and salt.
Stir continuously until noodles are firm but tender.

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Reviews

Wow, this was so good. I normally don't even like Cilantro, however this dish really made it work. Easy to throw together and it lent itself well to additional veggies. Thanks for a great dinner.

Satyne