Ooo, love that fusion idea! Here’s a way to make Crispy Crock Pot Drunken Noodles — slow-cooked for deep flavor, then crisped up at the end for that amazing texture.
🍜🔥 Crispy Crock Pot Drunken Noodles
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 3-4 hours (slow cooker) + 10 minutes (crispy finish)
🍽️ Serves: 4
🧂 Ingredients
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12 oz wide rice noodles (fresh or dried)
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1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
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1 bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup snap peas or green beans
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, sliced
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp fish sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1-2 Thai bird chilis or red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (preferably Thai basil)
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2 green onions, chopped
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Lime wedges, for serving
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep noodles:
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If using dried noodles, soak or boil them until just tender (follow package instructions but undercook slightly). Drain and set aside.
2. Layer ingredients in crockpot:
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Place chicken, bell pepper, snap peas, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chilis. Pour over the ingredients.
3. Cook:
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Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and flavors meld.
4. Add noodles:
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Add the noodles and basil into the crockpot, gently toss to combine, and let cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to absorb flavors.
5. Crisp it up:
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Transfer the noodles and chicken mixture in batches, spreading it out to form a thin layer.
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Cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy. Flip and crisp the other side if possible (or just crisp the bottom).
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Repeat for all portions.
6. Serve:
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Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with lime wedges.
💡 Tips & Variations
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For vegetarian, swap chicken with tofu and use vegetarian oyster sauce.
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Add crushed peanuts on top for crunch.
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Use wide rice noodles or fresh pad thai noodles for best texture.
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Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chilis.