Thai Drunken Pasta

A recipe based on my favorite dish at a local Thai restaurant. Uses a basic stir fry sauce with chicken and a variety of vegetables.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs chicken breasts
• 8  ounces  rice noodles (spaghetti can be substituted)
• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil
• 1  medium red onion
• 3 -4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 large  red pepper
• 1⁄2 large green pepper
• 1  cup  mixed mushrooms
• 2  cups broccoli
• 1 -3  fresh basil leaf
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup  Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped cilantro
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook noodles and set aside. Add a small amount of peanut oil to keep from sticking.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Add the garlic and brown lightly.
3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add onions, pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli. Stir fry lightly for 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add noodles and stir.
6. Add lime juice, chili sauce, soy sauce, pepper flakes, basil, brown sugar, and salt.
7. Stir continuously until noodles are firm but tender.