Description
A bold and comforting fusion of smoky BBQ chicken and creamy Thai red curry noodles, this dish is packed with flavor and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: 1 lb, grilled or pan-seared with BBQ seasoning.
- Rice Noodles: 8 oz, soaked or boiled until tender.
- Red Curry Paste: 2 tablespoons.
- Coconut Milk: 1 can (13.5 oz).
- Fish Sauce: 1 tablespoon.
- Brown Sugar: 1 teaspoon.
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced.
- Onion: 1 small, thinly sliced.
- Bell Pepper: 1, sliced.
- Fresh Lime Juice: From 1 lime.
- Fresh Cilantro or Thai Basil: For garnish.
- Oil (Canola or Vegetable): 1 tablespoon.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Get your skillet or wok ready on another burner.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, marinate the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and a little oil or BBQ spice blend. Let sit while prepping the rest.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic and onions, sauté until fragrant. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Add bell peppers and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill the chicken until charred and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Slice and set aside. Meanwhile, boil or soak rice noodles as directed.
- Finishing Touches: Toss noodles into the curry sauce, mixing well. Add lime juice. Top with sliced BBQ chicken.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate noodles in shallow bowls, lay grilled chicken on top, and finish with fresh herbs. Serve hot and steamy.
Notes
- Use noodle water to thin out sauce without losing flavor.
- Marinate chicken for deeper BBQ flavor.
- Fresh herbs like Thai basil make the dish pop visually and aromatically.
- Reheat gently to preserve noodle texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled and Stir-Fried
- Cuisine: Fusion Thai-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg