Chicken Pad Thai

Chicken Pad Thai is a flavorful stir-fried noodle dish that combines chicken, rice noodles, and vegetables with a tangy tamarind sauce, garnished with peanuts and lime.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

8 ounces rice noodles soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into thin strips
2 cloves garlic minced
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup green onions sliced
1/4 cup peanuts chopped

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons tamarind paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste

For Garnish

4 lime wedges lime
1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method

Prepare the Noodles

Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and chili powder to make the sauce.

Cook the Chicken

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced chicken breast and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

Add Garlic and Eggs

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Push the chicken to the side, then pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and scramble until just set.

Combine Ingredients

Add the soaked rice noodles to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Toss everything together to combine.
Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serve

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or serving with sriracha on the side. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different variation.

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