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Savory Pad See Ew Noodles with Chicken

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A quick and easy homemade Thai stir-fry featuring wide rice noodles, tender chicken, and crunchy Chinese broccoli in a smoky, savory sauce. Perfect for beginners craving authentic flavors.

Ingredients

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  • Wide rice noodles (sen yai), fresh or dried
  • 8 ounces (225g) chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch (about 6 ounces/170g) Chinese broccoli (gai lan), stalks cut into 2-inch pieces, leaves whole
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 1 pinch white pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using dried wide rice noodles, soak them in warm water for 20-30 minutes until pliable but not mushy. Drain well. Fresh noodles can be separated gently by hand.
  2. In a small bowl, combine dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and set aside.
  3. Thinly slice chicken breast or thighs. Wash and trim Chinese broccoli, cutting stalks into 2-inch pieces and leaving leaves whole.
  4. Heat wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add vegetable or peanut oil and swirl to coat.
  5. Add chicken slices, spreading them out to sear. Cook 2-3 minutes until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken and set aside.
  6. Add another tablespoon oil if needed. Toss in minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add Chinese broccoli stalks and stir-fry 1-2 minutes, then add leaves and cook another minute until bright green and tender-crisp.
  7. Return chicken to the wok along with drained noodles. Pour the sauce over and stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes. Press noodles lightly against the wok surface to allow some edges to char for smoky flavor.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of white pepper, toss well, and taste. Adjust with more light soy sauce or sugar if needed.
  9. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Do not over-soak noodles to avoid mushiness. Use high heat for authentic smoky ‘wok hei’ flavor. Press noodles lightly against the wok surface to get slight char. Adjust sauce saltiness to taste. Prep all ingredients before cooking for smooth stir-frying.

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Keywords: pad see ew, Thai noodles, chicken stir-fry, Chinese broccoli, easy Thai recipe, homemade pad see ew, savory noodles

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