Kroeung-Paste Stir-Fried Chicken with Rice Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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Crispy chicken thighs stir-fried in a fragrant kroeung-spiced sauce with rice noodles, served with fresh herbs for a balanced street-food-inspired meal. This Cambodian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, kroeung paste, rice noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Cambodian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

16 oz, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
4 tbsp kroeung paste
8 oz rice noodles
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup, julienned carrots
4, sliced scallions
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 16 oz chicken thighs dry, season with salt, and heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 8 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 5 more minutes until cooked through; remove and set aside.
Step 3: Stir-fry 4 tbsp kroeung paste in the same skillet for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 1/2 cup julienned carrots and 1 cup bean sprouts, cooking for 3 minutes.
Step 4: Add 8 oz cooked rice noodles, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp palm sugar, tossing to coat evenly.
Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, add 4 sliced scallions, and cook for 2 more minutes until flavors meld.