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Chicken Pad Thai: 7 Simple Steps for Delicious Success


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A classic Thai dish featuring stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, vegetables, and a tangy sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes until soft, then drain.
  2. In a large wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Push chicken to the side and pour in beaten eggs, scrambling until cooked through.
  6. Add soaked noodles, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar. Toss to combine.
  7. Stir in bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Plate the dish and garnish with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Adjust sugar and fish sauce to taste.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu.
  • Experiment with adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: chicken pad thai, Thai noodles, stir-fried noodles