THAI LIME CHICKEN & NOODLES

Thai Lime Chicken & Noodles image

Provided by Debi9400

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (250 g) package dried rice noodles, stick
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon lemongrass, paste
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 lb minced chicken
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
4 green onions, chopped fine
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional, add with ginger)
1 lime, to serve

Steps:

In a large covered pot, boil enough water to cover the noodles. Remove from heat and place noodles. Leave for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Meanwhile:.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the oil, ginger, lemongrass chile and optional jalapeno and saute for 1 minute.
Add the minced chicken and cook, stirring until cooked through. (about 6 or 7 minutes).
Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro, basil and onions.
Serve over hot noodles with lime wedges to squeeze over top.