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One Skillet Thai Chicken Thighs + Noodles — all in one pan. When I first thought of this idea, I thought it would be way too complicated with too many steps. But, it’s so easy and ready in 35 minutes!

The end result is sticky and juicy chicken thighs smothered in a beautiful Thai inspired marinade, served WITH Thai-style Rice Noodles packed with so much flavour made in the one skillet (or any non-stick pan if you don’t have a skillet) for less washing up! Who’s in?

Thai inspired chicken recipe served with Thai Rice noodles, cooked in one skillet! |

Normally with Thai food, there are only two things we all order. Satay Chicken Skewers (which I will be posting soon), and Pad Thai. And I’ve been wanting to transform these Sticky Thai Chicken Wings into thighs for a while now. However, including real Noodles (instead of Zoodles aka Zucchini Noodles) into this recipe is a game changer. Of course, you CAN use Zoodles if you’d like to keep this recipe lower in carbs. For today, I wanted the comfort of carbs.

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The sticky stir fry sauce also doubles as your marinade. No need for two separate sauces and extra complications. Just whip up one batch and divide it; use one part as a marinade while the other part is simmered over stove top until it thickens into the perfect glaze/stir fry sauce.

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I recommend preparing the rice stick noodles following the packet instructions while your chicken is in the oven (during the last 10 minutes of baking), and rinsing them in cold water once they’re soft. By that time, your chicken will be ready. Or, to keep things even more simple, use instant plain Pad Thai noodles that don’t need any heat to soften.

To stir fry your noodles, remove the chicken from the pan and stir fry the prepared noodles in your prepared sauce. This step takes about 2 minutes! Then, mix some of the remaining glaze throughout the noodles and place the chicken back into the pan. Garnish with crushed peanuts, sliced red chilli and green onions (you can also add in chopped coriander but we were all out), and another one pot wonder is ready to hit your table.

This One Skillet Thai Chicken Thighs + Noodles recipe is one of those recipes you lick all your fingers without a care in the world.

Thai inspired chicken recipe served with Thai Rice noodles, cooked in one skillet! |

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4.67 from 6 votes

One Pot Thai Chicken Thighs + Noodles

Servings: 6
One Skillet Thai Chicken Thighs + Noodles! A sticky, Thai inspired chicken recipe served with Thai Rice noodles, cooked in one skillet!
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Ingredients 
 

  • 6 skin on bone in chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 3 green onions finely sliced
  • 1 red chilli small, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup peanuts crushed

Marinade/Stir Fry Noodles:

  • 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce use sugar-free for lower carb
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar, use brown sugar substitute for lower carb
  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil or peanut oil
  • 6.5 oz rice stick noodles prepared to package instructions (usually boiled for 5-6 minutes)
  • 3/4 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 carrot large, grated

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C | 400°F.
  • To prepare the glaze, combine all of the glaze ingredients in a deep bowl; whisk until combined. Pour about 2 cups of the sauce into a small, non stick saucepan and reserve for later (you need only 1/4 cup of sauce for the marinade).
  • Trim any extra skin and fat from the chicken thighs. Place the thighs into 1/4 cup of marinade and toss to evenly coat.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear the thighs on both sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes each side).
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and bake until cooked through (about 25-30 minutes). Change your oven settings to grill or broil, and broil for an extra 3 minutes, or until the skin is caramelised and slightly charred. They will look shiny from the glaze.
  • While the chicken is in the oven, bring the remaining glaze to a simmer on low-medium heat, until the sauce bubbles up and begins to thicken (it should take about 3-5 minutes).
  • In the last 10 minutes of the chicken cooking time, prepare the rice noodles to package instructions (usually placing them into a bowl and covering in boiling water for 5-6 minutes until softened).
  • When the chicken is golden and crispy, remove from the oven; transfer to a warmed plate and keep warm by lightly tenting with foil.
  • Drain half of the excess chicken fat from the skillet and remove any charred pieces (this is optional). Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add one cup of the glaze with the prepared noodles. Stir fry for about a minute to combine, add in the bean sprouts and carrots; stir fry for a further minute or two.
  • Remove from heat; place the chicken back into the skillet over the noodles.
  • Garnish with the green onion slices, red chilli and sprinkle with the crushed peanuts. Serve with the remaining glaze!

Notes

* You can use skinless or boneless chicken thighs. I recommend thighs but you can try this recipe with chicken breast fillets if you wish. Adjust cooking time to 10 minutes in the oven if using breast fillets.

Nutrition

Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 2393mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 1949IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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15 Comments

  1. Abby says:

    5 stars
    Full of flavor and so simple! My family loved it. We will be making this over and over again.

  2. Christopher Glenn says:

    KIarina:
    So, how long did you marinate the chicken thighs? Thanks for sharing this wonderful sounding
    recipe with us!
    Chris

    1. Karina says:

      Hey Christopher! I didn’t marinade these at all! Although you definitely can for a deeper flavour. I’d say 30 minutes is a good amount for this recipe 🙂

    2. Christian Dalbavie says:

      Hi Karina. Love your recipes. Made several of them. How long can you keep the marinade in the fridge?

  3. Sara says:

    5 stars
    Your recipes are the bomb! Can’t wait to try them 🙂

  4. lulu says:

    drooling action in progress 🙂 Loooks amazing !

  5. Stella Estruch says:

    5 stars
    This was amazing!!! thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!

  6. Aisha says:

    Is it 1/3 cup of rice vinegar?

    1. Karina says:

      Yes 1/3 cup

  7. Clei says:

    my God are beautiful dishes I wanted to eat them all, I want to try to do??

    1. Karina says:

      Thank you Clei

  8. Patricia C Troughton says:

    I simply can not wait to try this recipe out over the weekend. It looks so Delicious! The pictures on your site are Awesome!

  9. Joleen @ Joleen Cuisine says:

    Thai chicken is one of my absolute favorites. I’m drooling just looking at my screen…

  10. Mary says:

    This will be a big hit at our house. Gorgeous looking dish…..oh that sauce! Pinned. Thanks for sharing and for the tips you give for making this dish.

    1. Karina says:

      Thank you Mary! I do hope you try it. You may be scraping the pan for more when it’s finished 😉 And you’re most welcome 🙂