Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this easy-to-make Chicken Pad Thai. This iconic dish features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and rice noodles stir-fried in a tangy tamarind sauce, creating a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and sour notes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this recipe can be customized to fit your dietary preferences. Enjoy restaurant-quality Pad Thai in the comfort of your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar (palm or brown)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in hot water for 20-30 minutes until soft but firm; drain well.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté sliced chicken until fully cooked; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook briefly before adding bean sprouts; stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
- Add drained rice noodles along with tamarind paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar; toss until well combined.
- Push noodle mixture to one side of the pan; crack eggs into the empty space and scramble until cooked; mix everything together with the cooked chicken.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg