Khao Soi Chicken Bowl
Fragrant curry broth over crispy noodles and tender chicken — the TikTok-easy version of northern Thailand's beloved street-food bowl. No long simmer, no fussy components.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp khao soi curry paste (or red curry paste)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz dried ramen or egg noodles
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 3 whole scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Slice chicken breasts into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Boil broth and noodles in a large pot for 3 minutes until noodles are just tender.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a separate skillet over medium-high. Fry a handful of noodles in batches, 1 minute per side, until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, add curry paste and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken pieces and coat with paste, cooking 4 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
Pour boiled broth and noodles into the skillet with chicken. Stir in coconut milk and fish sauce. Simmer 2 minutes until curry is glossy.
- 5
Squeeze lime juice over the bowl. Taste and adjust fish sauce or lime to your preference.
- 6
Ladle into bowls, top with crispy noodles and scallions, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart)
- 12-inch skillet
- slotted spoon
- whisk or spoon
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