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Drunken Noodles with Chicken

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by: Joanna Cismaru
06.04.20

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Drunken Noodles with Chicken in a bowl

Drunken noodles is a Chinese influenced dish and there are many versions of this dish. Contrary to its name, there is no alcohol in the dish. However in my version I have added a bit of tequila. One theory around the name of the dish is that the dish is so spicy, you need a cold beer to combat the heat.

But regardless of what the dish is called, it’s delicious. In my version I cut down the spiciness a bit by using less chiles but feel free to use as much as you can handle.

This dish is perfect for  a weeknight dinner because it’s so easy to make and you can have it ready in 30 minutes or less.

Drunken Noodles with Chicken in a bowl

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Drunken Noodles with Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 package fresh rice noodles I used chinese noodles
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 2 tablespoon black soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 chicken breast cut in small thin pieces I used 1 breast from roasted chicken
  • 1/2 green bell pepper cut in thin long pieces
  • Thai Chiles to taste chopped
  • Thai basil leaves for garnish
  • 2 small tomatoes cut in wedges
  • green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • In a small bowl whisk together black soy sauce, tequila, light soy sauce, fish sauce and brown sugar.
  • In a large skillet melt the butter then add sesame oil. Add garlic and Thai chiles and saute for a few seconds. Add chicken, green bell pepper and the soy sauce mixture and cook for a couple minutes.
  • Add noodles, tomatoes and toss to coat noodles. Transfer to a big bowl or plate and garnish with green onions, and basil. Serve warm.
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  1. Cindy Freund says

    September 17, 2019 at 11:00 am

    I noticed you use alcohol in a lot of these recipes…what can I substitute with?

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    • Jo Cooks Team says

      September 17, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      For this particular recipe, you can use some chicken broth and a squirt of lime.

      Reply
  2. Judy says

    October 11, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    No fish sauce or light soya only ordinary soya.

    Reply
  3. Shoop exhale says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Hi, Miss Jo. After 2 months of vacation, I am definitely ready to try this one, looks delicious! Thanks and have a nice day!

    Reply
    • jo says

      July 23, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      Hey, I was wondering what happened to you. Glad to see you back and I hope you had a wonderful vacation. 🙂

      Reply
      • Shoop exhale says

        July 25, 2013 at 12:47 pm

        Made this last night and had second and third helpings, goodness, really good. It’s a shame I am asian and don’t know how to make as nice as this. Thanks! Oh yes, the vacation was great but there’s no Internet connection that’s why I got lost contact with you, I really missed you, Miss Jo! Have a nice day!

      • jo says

        July 25, 2013 at 1:35 pm

        Thanks, glad you liked it. 🙂 You have a great day too!

  4. Scott says

    June 12, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Made this at first without realising it served four so first mistake 😉
    Other than that, lovely and very fast to do.

    Reply

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