Thai Chicken with Sweet Bell Peppers and Vermicelli Rice Noodles recipe

Thai Chicken with Sweet Bell Peppers and Vermicelli Rice Noodles

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min

A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired dish featuring chicken, sweet bell peppers, and vermicelli rice noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

For the Chicken

  • 2
    chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2tbsp
    flour or cornstarch
  • 1tbsp
    vegetable oil (for coating the chicken)
  • 3tbsp
    vegetable oil (for cooking)

For the Stir Fry

  • 1
    medium onion
  • 3clove
    garlic
  • 1cup
    sweet bell peppers
  • Vermicelli rice noodles or jasmine rice (cooked, for serving)

For the Sauce

  • 1tbsp
    dark soy sauce
  • 1tbsp
    light soy sauce
  • 1tbsp
    fish sauce
  • 1tbsp
    oyster sauce

How to make Thai Chicken with Sweet Bell Peppers and Vermicelli Rice Noodles

Cook the Chicken and the Vegetables

  1. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in flour or cornstarch and vegetable oil until evenly coated.

    Step 1.1: Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper
  2. Heat oil in a hot pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and sear until slightly browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

    Step 1.1: Heat oil in a hot pan over medium-high heat
  3. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the sliced sweet bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly while maintaining a bit of crunch.

    Step 1.1: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed

Combine and Add Sauce

  1. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce.

    Step 2.1: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables
  2. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are coated evenly.

    Step 2.1: Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are coated evenly
  3. Serve the stir fry hot over vermicelli rice noodles or jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or Thai basil if desired.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or Thai basil for added flavor.