CRAZY CHICKEN - RICE NOODLE STIR-FRY

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This is chef Ming Tsai's take on a traditional Thai dish. It's called crazy because of it's spiciness. You can always decrease the amount of sambal oelek if you don't like dishes too spicy (or increase it if you like it really spicy!). This recipe is perfect for a busy night. It's quick and simple to prepare. If you want to make this a one dish meal, I think you could probably stir-fry in some broccoli or peas, etc. Enjoy!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces transparent rice noodles (rice sticks)
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 shallots, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup scallion, green and white parts, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1/4 cup Thai basil, cut into 1/3 inch ribbons (you can use regular basil)
1 lime, quartered, for garnish (optional)
4 sprigs Thai basil, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill up a large bowl with warm water. Add the noodles and soak them until they are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the noodles are soaking, you can combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and sambal - in a small bowl. Stir until dissolved.
  • Heat up a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the shallots and stir-fry until brown - about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken and stir-fry, breaking up the meat, until cooked through - about 3 minutes or so.
  • Add the noodles and sauce mixture and heat through, stirring.
  • Add the scallions and basil ribbons and give them a toss.
  • Garnish (opt.) with the lime wedges and basil sprigs and serve immediately.

Osinachi Akwarandu
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a bunch of leftover chicken and didn't know what to do with it. This dish was easy to make and turned out great.


MD Sobahan Mia
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This dish was really good, but it was a bit too spicy for my kids. I'll have to reduce the amount of chili pepper next time I make it.


Liam Kirwin
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really dry. I think I might have cooked the chicken for too long.


Salauddin Shojib
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a different one next time.


Melissa Helmecki
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was especially flavorful.


Amir Rauf
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was also very easy to make.


P P
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Farhatullah Khan Farhatullah Khan
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I would have liked this dish better if the chicken was cooked a little more.


MATOVU SAMUEL
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I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.


Umair Nassr
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Rrrr Ggt6
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I might have used the wrong type of soy sauce.


Lovely Papu
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the sauce.


Emeka Oparah
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add more vegetables.


Wangele Daniel
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I'm not a huge fan of stir-fries, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Juel Alam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very versatile, so you can add or subtract ingredients to taste.


Athar Azeem
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it. The sauce was especially delicious.


Sophie Neisha
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I loved this dish! The combination of flavors was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Hope Buckley
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always comes out tasting great.


Mostasim Billah
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.