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Boat Noodles

A quick, savory Thai-inspired noodle soup with chicken, minced pork, and a rich broth, topped with bean sprouts and crispy fried dough.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Boat Noodles
comfortingquickthaidairy freechickenporkbrothychewy

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 cup fried dough

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 8 oz rice noodles in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add 1 lb chicken breast and 0.5 lb ground pork, breaking up the pork. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce. Add the cooked noodles and 2 cups bean sprouts, cooking until sprouts are just tender, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Slice the chicken and serve the soup in bowls. Top with crispy fried dough and optional chili oil or cilantro if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

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