Thai-style chicken with noodles
Enjoy a vibrant Thai-style chicken with noodles recipe bursting with zesty lime, fresh coriander, and creamy coconut milk. This quick and easy dish combines tender chicken breasts and rice noodles with a tangy salsa sauce for a delicious meal perfect for any night. Satisfy your taste buds and bring a taste of Thailand to your kitchen!
Cook time 15 min
Prep time 125 min
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts2 cups rice noodles
2 limes
1/4 cup coriander leaves
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup salsa sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
Thai-style chicken with noodles is a delicious, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with zesty lime, fresh coriander, creamy coconut milk, and vibrant salsa sauce. Perfect for a satisfying dinner, this recipe brings the authentic taste of Thailand right to your kitchen.
Instructions:
- Juice the 2 limes to get 2 tablespoons of lime juice if you haven't done so already.
- Chop the coriander leaves.
- Slice each chicken breast thinly for quicker cooking.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions (typically 5-7 minutes).
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add a small amount of oil (optional) and add the sliced chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the coconut milk, salsa sauce, and lime juice.
- Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked noodles and chicken back into the pan with the sauce.
- Toss everything together until the noodles and chicken are well-coated in the sauce and everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat.
- Plate the noodle and chicken mixture.
- Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve the dish with lime wedges on the side or sesame seeds for an extra burst of flavor.
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes before cooking to make them softer and easier to work with.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the level of salsa sauce to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- For an additional burst of flavor, garnish the dish with extra coriander leaves and lime wedges before serving.
- Marinating the chicken in coconut milk and lime juice for at least 30 minutes before cooking can enhance the flavor and tenderness.
Congratulations! You've successfully cooked a mouthwatering Thai-style chicken with noodles. Enjoy the blend of tangy lime, creamy coconut, and savory chicken with every bite. This dish is sure to become a favorite, bringing an exotic flair to your dining table.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 330kcal
Protein 30g
Carbohydrates 36g
Fiber 3.12g
Sugar 2.49g
Fat 8g
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