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Chicken Pad Thai

Delicious Chicken Pad Thai Ready in Under 30 Minutes

Chicken Pad Thai is a flavorful dish made with chewy rice noodles, tender chicken, and crisp veggies, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce substitute with soy sauce for a vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Tamarind Paste or lime juice/rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or palm sugar, white sugar can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce, omit for milder
Noodles
  • 8 ounces Flat Rice Noodles soak until pliable
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can substitute with canola or grapeseed oil
Protein
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken breast or thighs, can substitute with shrimp or tofu
  • 2 large Eggs can omit for vegan version
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts or shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots substitute with bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions for garnish, chives can be used
Topping and Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Roasted Peanuts omit for nut-free version
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges for serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or Thai basil for garnish

Equipment

  • wok
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the flat rice noodles in a large bowl of hot water for 20–25 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha.
  3. Heat a large wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Sauté the sliced chicken for about 4–6 minutes.
  4. In the same pan, add more oil if needed and scramble the eggs for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Combine cooked chicken and noodles in the pan, pour the sauce over, and toss for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add bean sprouts, shredded carrots, and green onions, then toss gently.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts, lime juice, and cilantro or Thai basil.

Notes

Prep all ingredients before starting to maintain a smooth cooking process. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste, especially the tamarind paste for authentic flavor.