Recipe

Thai basil chicken noodle stir-fry

Create an authentic Thai chicken noodle stir-fry for your family and friends in no time at all. Basil leaves are tossed through a flavoursome Asian dressing with fresh vegetables and toasted sesame seeds

Oct 29, 2014 1:00pm
  • 10 mins preparation
  • 18 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Thai basil chicken noodle stir-fry
  • 4 chicken thigh fillets, sliced
  • 185 gram thai basil and mild chilli stir-fry paste
  • 400 gram thick hokkien noodles, soaked in hot water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 220 gram can water chestnuts, drained, quartered
  • 1/4 cup shredded thai basil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

Thai basil chicken noodle stir-fry
  • 1
    In a bowl, combine chicken and paste. Marinate in fridge 15 minutes. Heat noodles according to packet directions. Drain and keep warm.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a wok or frying pan on high. Stir-fry chicken in batches for 3-5 minutes, until browned.
  • 3
    Return chicken to pan with broccoli. Stir-fry 3-5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender.
  • 4
    Add noodles and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes. Toss through basil and sesame seeds. Serve.

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