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Chicken Pad Thai

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A delicious and vibrant Thai noodle dish featuring tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, a zesty-sweet-savory sauce, and topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs. Quick to make, deeply satisfying, and better than takeout!


Ingredients

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 12 teaspoons Sriracha or Thai chili sauce

Noodles and Protein:

  • 8 oz flat rice noodles
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Vegetables and Garnishes:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or Thai basil (optional)
  • Lime wedges

 



Instructions

  1. Soak rice noodles in hot water for 6–8 minutes, then drain.
  2. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until done; remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil to the wok. Scramble the eggs until set, then push to the side.
  5. Add garlic, sauté briefly, then return chicken and noodles to the wok.
  6. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together until well coated.
  7. Stir in bean sprouts and green onions. Cook for 1 more minute.
  8. Serve topped with peanuts, herbs, and lime wedges.