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Thai Curry Noodles with Chicken Recipe

4.8 from 155 reviews

This Thai Curry Noodles with Chicken recipe features tender chicken strips, fragrant red curry paste, and a rich coconut milk sauce infused with lime, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Combined with tender rice noodles and fresh bell peppers, this dish offers a quick, flavorful meal with a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes. Garnish with lime wedges and sesame seeds for a vibrant finish.

Ingredients

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Protein and Vegetables

  • 1 pound chicken, boneless skinless, cut into strips
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Noodles and Garnishes

  • 56 ounces rice noodles (gluten-free if desired)
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook Noodles: Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat a pan over high heat and cook the chicken strips for a few minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Add the chopped onion and red curry paste to the pan, stirring well to coat the chicken.
  3. Add Vegetables and Aromatics: Incorporate the red bell pepper strips, minced garlic, and minced ginger into the pan. Cook for about one minute until fragrant and slightly softened.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Pour the coconut milk into the pan and bring it to a gentle boil. In a small bowl, mix together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add this mixture to the pan and stir to combine.
  5. Simmer with Noodles: Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the noodles to absorb the sauce.
  6. Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • If you prefer a saucier dish, add ½ cup of boiled water to the sauce while cooking.
  • No additional salt is necessary since the sauce is salty from the fish sauce and soy sauce; avoid adding salt when boiling the noodles.
  • For less spice, reduce the amount of red curry paste slightly or use a milder curry paste.

Keywords: Thai curry noodles, chicken curry noodles, red curry paste, coconut milk curry, gluten free Thai recipe, quick Thai dinner