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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Chicken

    Thai Chicken Noodles

    Published: Sep 13, 2020 · Modified: Jul 4, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    A healthy, vibrant and flavour packed Thai Chicken Noodle dish that is easy to adapt. Juicy chunks of chicken fried with ribbons of fresh vegetables and mixed with an easy homemade Thai paste and then tossed with noodles. A fresh and delicious comfort food dish. All ready in under 20 minutes.

    Thai Chicken Noodles on a white plate next to a pan of vegetables and chicken.

    Thai food is one of our favourite cuisines and this is one of our favourite Thai chicken recipes. So much flavour, but not too heavy either. Whilst we love a Thai curry, this is nice for when you want something a little lighter. It's packed with veggies too.

    If you enjoy this, then take a look at our full section of Thai recipes.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Thai chicken noodles - Step by step
    • What chicken to use?
    • Thai curry paste
    • What vegetables to add
    • What to serve this with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More Thai recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • Ready in just 20 minutes
    • An easy Thai dish
    • Packed with veggies
    • Easy to adapt

    Ingredients needed

    • Chicken - we used chicken breast for this recipe, but thighs would work just as well. Using chicken breast keeps the dish leaner, but there is a lot more flavour in thighs. If you are using thighs, then go for skinless and boneless, and chop them into chunks.
    • Noodles - we used thin wholewheat noodles, however you could use thicker noodles like udon if you preferred. Keep it more traditional by using a flatter rice noodle.
    • Courgette and carrots - we have used these to give the dish a veggie boost and ribboned them so we can use less noodles.
    • Garlic - garlic is pretty much an essential in every dish, but especially this one. You could crush it fresh, or just use some from a jar of crushed lazy garlic.
    • Ginger - freshly grated ginger is best, however you can get ready chopped jarred ginger too. Also, you can keep ginger in a zip lock bag in the freezer, and then just grate it in frozen when you need some.
    • Lemongrass - a staple in Thai cuisine. It can usually be found with the ginger in a supermarket, or in an Asian supermarket.
    • Limes - a great way to lighten up the whole dish.
    • Sesame oil - you could use olive oil instead, but we love the flavour that sesame oil adds.
    • Fish sauce - you could use soy sauce if you prefer (and use low salt), however we like the flavour that fish sauce adds.
    • Coriander - this adds so much lovely freshness to the dish, however you could leave it out if you aren't a fan.
    • Paprika - this adds a little smokiness to the dish, without any spice.
    • Red chillies - we love the kick of heat that red chillies add. You could leave them out completely, or just use a little less.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make Thai chicken noodles - Step by step

    One (a): Put the paste ingredients into a food processor.

    A blender jug containing Thai curry paste ingredients.

    One (b): Blend into a paste. If you don't have a food processor, you can just chop everything very fine, or use a pestle and mortar.

    A small pink bowl containing Thai curry paste.

    Two: Heat a little oil in a large pan and add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

    Chunks of chicken cooking in a frying pan.

    Three: Add the Thai paste and cook for a further 3 minutes.

    Thai curry paste added to the chicken.

    Four: Meanwhile, put your noodles into a pan of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.

    A saucepan full of water and a nest of noodles.

    Five: Add the vegetables to the chicken and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes.

    Six: Serve the chicken and vegetables on top of the noodles and add the chopped spring onion (scallion) and of slices radish (optional)

    Thai Chicken Noodles served on a plate.

    What chicken to use?

    We used chicken breast for this recipe, but thighs would work just as well. Using chicken breast keeps the dish leaner, but there is a lot more flavour in thighs. You could also use leftover chicken, like shredded leftovers of our Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.

    If you are using thighs, then go for skinless and boneless, and chop them into chunks.

    Thai curry paste

    We have made our own super easy Thai green paste for this recipe, however you could use a few tablespoons of store bought if you wanted to save yourself some time. However, it really is easy.

    You can do it all in a small food processor, or use a pestle and mortar if you prefer. The paste is made with a base of garlic, ginger and lemongrass and then some lime, chilli and plenty of coriander.

    Chicken and vegetable noodles topped with slices of radish and a coriander leaf.

    What vegetables to add

    We have used carrot and courgette (zucchini) ribbons for these Thai chicken noodles, but you could add any vegetables you like. Try it with thinly sliced bell peppers, aubergine onions or sliced mushrooms. You could also add some baby corn or green beans.

    Try to use quick cooking vegetables to save yourself some time.

    What to serve this with

    This is really a whole meal in itself, but if you wanted to add a side dish, then you could pair it with our Cucumber Salad, Crunchy Asian Slaw or our tasty Carrot and Coriander Side Salad.

    A plate of chicken noodles in front of a frying pan and blue towel.

    FAQs

    Best noodles to use for Thai Chicken Noodles

    We used thin wholewheat noodles, however you could use thicker noodles like udon if you preferred. Keep it more traditional by using a flatter rice noodle. You don't have to use noodles at all, you could cook some rice and then add that to the pan just before serving.

    Can Thai chicken noodles be frozen?

    This dish will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. We wouldn’t recommend freezing this dish though, as the noodles don’t defrost well after time in the freezer.

    Can I use an alternative to chicken?

    If you aren't a big fan of chicken, then you could make this with prawns (shrimp) or cooked marinated tofu pieces. Either of these may reduce the cooking time slightly. You could just go with lots of vegetables instead.

    Are Thai chicken noodles healthy?

    This dish uses a homemade Thai curry paste, so you can control exactly what goes into it and use less salt than a store bought one. It has plenty of protein packed chicken and it is a great opportunity to really bulk it out with lots of vegetables. It's healthy comfort food.

    How to make Thai chicken noodle soup?

    You can turn this into a comforting soup by adding a little chicken stock and coconut milk to form a looser sauce.

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    Extra tips

    • You can swap the chicken breast for thighs. Use boneless and skinless chicken thighs.
    • These Thai chicken noodles don't freeze very well as the texture of the noodles isn't great when defrosted and reheated.
    • Add a sprinkling of crushed peanuts and sesame seeds before serving.
    • You could swap the Thai paste for a satay sauce instead. Or, just stir in a big spoonful of peanut/almond butter at the same time as the paste.
    • If you want these Thai chicken noodles extra spicy, finish it off with some slices of fresh red chilli, or a drizzle of sriracha.

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    If you’ve tried this Thai noodle recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Thai Chicken Noodles next to a bunch of cilantro, sliced vegetables and a radish

    Thai Chicken Noodles

    By: Dannii
    A healthy, vibrant and flavour packed Thai Chicken Noodle dish that is easy to adapt. Fresh and delicious comfort food. All ready in under 20 minutes.
    5 from 27 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Thai
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 15 mins
    Total: 20 mins
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 351kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    For the chicken:

    • 200 g (7 oz) Chicken breast - cut into chunks
    • 2 Carrot - cut into thin batons
    • 2 Courgette (zucchini) - sliced length ways using a peeler

    For the paste:

    • 3 Garlic clove
    • 30 g (1 oz) Fresh ginger - peeled
    • 1 stalk Lemongrass - bruised and chopped
    • 2 Limes - juice only
    • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 30 g (0.25 cups) Fresh coriander (cilantro) - cilantro
    • 1 Red chilli - sliced

    To serve:

    • 50 g (1.75 oz) dried wholewheat noodles
    • 1 Spring onion (Scallion) - sliced
    • 1 Radish - thinly sliced

    Instructions

    • Put the paste ingredients into a food processor and blend into a paste. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pestle and mortar or just chop everything very, very finely.
      3 Garlic clove, 30 g Fresh ginger, 1 stalk Lemongrass, 2 Limes, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon paprika, 30 g Fresh coriander (cilantro), 1 Red chilli
    • Heat a little sesame oil in a large pan and add the chicken and cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
      1 tablespoon Sesame oil, 200 g Chicken breast
    • Add the Thai paste and cook for a further 3 minutes.
    • Put your noodles into a pan of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
      50 g dried wholewheat noodles
    • Add the vegetables to the chicken and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes.
      2 Carrot, 2 Courgette (zucchini)
    • Serve the chicken and vegetables on top of the noodles and add slices of radish and spring onions (optional)
      1 Radish, 1 Spring onion (Scallion)

    Notes

    • You can swap the chicken breast for thighs. Use boneless and skinless chicken thighs.
    • These Thai chicken noodles don't freeze very well as the texture of the noodles isn't great when defrosted and reheated.
    • Add a sprinkling of crushed peanuts and sesame seeds before serving.
    • You could swap the Thai paste for a satay sauce instead. Or, just stir in a big spoonful of peanut/almond butter at the same time as the paste.
    • If you want these Thai chicken noodles extra spicy, finish it off with some slices of fresh red chilli, or a drizzle of sriracha.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 1551mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 13607IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Erika

      September 14, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      These flavors are amazing and I love the noodles! I love Thai food.

      Reply
    2. Julie Menghini

      September 14, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      We love cooking Asian food at home so we can control the salt and skip the preservatives that are using in a lot of restaurants. This recipe was absolutely delicious and will definitely be on our repeat menu!

      Reply
    3. Michelle

      September 14, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      Perfectly seasoned. Love the simple fresh ingredients. We served with rice noodles to be gluten free!

      Reply
    4. Ashley

      September 14, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is the comforting spicy dish I needed in my life!!

      Reply
    5. sarah johnson

      September 14, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love thai food! I didn't realise how quick and easy it is to make. Thank you for a recipe and tips.

      Reply
    6. kim

      September 14, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! It was so easy and the most delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    7. Toni Dash

      September 14, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      This quickly became a favorite meal at my house! It was so good!

      Reply
    8. Jen

      September 14, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      We do so many chicken dinners that this is exactly what I needed to give is a new twist of flavor. Love the idea of the veggie ribbons. My kids will eat them up without even having to nag. Thanks!

      Reply
    9. Beth

      September 14, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! My family is going to love this! I can't wait to make this!

      Reply
    10. Katherine

      September 14, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      So many incredible flavors in the Thai paste. Perfect in this gorgeous dish.

      Reply
    11. Michelle

      September 14, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night, I used tofu instead of chicken as I'm veggie and, oh my, this was sooo good! Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    12. Caroline

      September 14, 2020 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      I do love the freshness of Thai flavors, this looks like a great tasty meal.

      Reply
    13. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites

      September 14, 2020 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE Thai seasonings and flavors. I don't think I've had a noodle dish like this before - looks amazing!!

      Reply
    14. Amanda Marie Boyle

      September 14, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      Love this dish. I use tofu and give it to my vegetarian nieces and nephews - they love it.

      Reply
    15. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      September 14, 2020 at 7:52 am

      5 stars
      Delicious dish! Love that it only takes 20 minutes to make.

      Reply
    16. Kushigalu

      September 13, 2020 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      Love Thai flavors. This recipe for chicken noodles is amazing. A great dinner dish.

      Reply
    17. Jessica Formicola

      September 13, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves noodles, so I can't wait to try this recipe! Adding it to our dinner list this week!

      Reply
    18. Rachna

      September 13, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love Thai chicken noodles. Your recipe is super simple and delicious. Will give it a go for sure.

      Reply
    19. Alisha Rodrigues

      September 13, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Thai chicken noodles has always been an absolute favorite. Gotta try your version to it .. Loving the simple ingredients in here

      Reply
    20. Jacqueline Meldrum

      September 13, 2020 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      Noodles are always such a fun and comforting meal. Now lemongrass isn't something I use often. I should really use it more.

      Reply
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