Paired with a Pale Ale
Before you guys all pounce on me at once, yes I know, I totally ruined drunken noodles. I used egg noodles instead of rice noodles. Please don’t hate me. It’s a tough thing to swallow. Trust me, I know, but when some of the people in your family don’t love the texture of rice noodles then your options begin to dwindle.
This recipe is my take on drunken noodles. You can totally go the traditional route and use rice noodles. The result will be pretty much the same. There will be no harm done. I promise.
So anyway, I thought I’d finish off the week with one of my go-to weeknight meals. As a food blogger (and I’m sure my fellow foodie friends can I agree), it is rare for me to make a dish twice (unless I’m recipe-testing). Oh sure, I make the traditional dishes more often than not: your spaghetti and red sauce, your roast beef and mashed potatoes, your drunken noodles with chicken. However, for the most part I am always making something new. This just goes to show you how obsessed we are with drunken noodles. It’s pure comfort food. It doesn’t get any better. If you guys have never made drunken noodles, please do. You will never look back.
Pair this drunken noodles with chicken recipe with a pale ale. It will really highlight that spicy flavor! Recipe is below! Have a wonderful weekend, friends! xo
Drunken Noodles with Chicken
Servings:
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Ingredients
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup soy sauce divided
- 16 ounces wide egg noodles rice noodles may be substituted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 baby bok choy white and green parts separated, loosely chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion sliced
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce and the chicken. Toss to coat and place in the fridge to marinate for about 30 minutes. Once marinated, remove from fridge and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until almost tender, but still has a bite. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes or until brown on all sides. The chicken doesn't need to be cooked all the way through at this point. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- To the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the bok choy stalks (the white part) and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in the bok choy leaves and cook for an additional minute, or until wilted. Transfer the bok choy to the plate with the chicken.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and add the egg noodles, sauce you made earlier, and 1 cup of water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the noodles are fully-covered in the sauce. Stir in the chicken and bok choy and cook for 5-6 minutes more or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the cilantro and season to taste.
- Transfer the drunken noodles to a serving platter and sprinkle with green onion. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy immediately.
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32 Responses
Is it bad that I’m craving this for breakfast right now? I love the sauce on these noodles, Justine! I think I could eat this for every meal! Love it!
That is totally normal, Gayle. Do we even need to question it? Thanks girl. ;)
These noodles look delicious! Love the flavours!
Thanks so much, Jessica!
This is comfort food at its best! I love the cilantro/green onion for flavor!
Thanks, Medha! :)
Sounds like a deliicous dinner idea! My family loves noodles and chicken together.
Thanks, Tonia!
There’s no shame in using egg noodles! Whatever works! I always order drunken noodles at my favorite thai place, but have never attempted them at home. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Michelle! xo
Love your take on drunken noodles!! Yum! My hubby and I are obsessed with them. It’s awesome that you made version you can have at home. Happy weekend friend! :)
Thanks Cyndi! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
haha I certainly don’t hate you! Your take looks delicious! And I love that you used bok choy – so good! Have a great weekend!!
Aw, thanks Ashley! xo
I just love a big bowl of noodles! And can I confess that I’ve never had rice noodles? So I’m totally down with the egg noodles — they look awesome!
Aw, thank you so much Ashley! You can totally confess pretty lady. ;)
I’ve never even heard of drunken noodles, clearly I need to get out more! :) They look delicious – why are they called drunken though?
Haha, don’t worry. I am not very worldly. ;) Thanks Stacey!
Oh my gosh, YES! I could fall into the computer and eat this right now. Looks so tasty. I’ve actually never had drunken noodles before so I will definitely need to try this recipe.
HAHA! Thanks Jennifer! You’re too cute.
These noodles look so fabulous!!
Thanks Jaren!
Love this! Such a delicious dish!
Thanks so much Serena!
I have never made drunken noodles but my husband lovessss that dish! I think I need to surprise him and make this for him :)
You have to, Meg! Thank you!
Drunken noodles + beer is a magical combination! I definitely won’t judge you on the egg noodles–it looks great, here!
Aw, thanks Lisa. You’re the best.
Yummylicious is the word for this beautiful looking noodle bowl. Absolutely delicious!
Thank you so much!
This looks delicious! I’m going to pin it! Hmmm . . . I wonder what would happen if I used some extra beer instead of the one cup of water? O.O I love to cook and don’t mind an involved recipe, but I also love things that are feasible on a weeknight! Thanks! :)