Description
Chicken Pad Thai is a quick and flavorful noodle dish made with tender chicken, soft rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, and a sweet-savory tamarind sauce. It delivers that classic balance of tangy, salty, and slightly sweet flavor in every bite, making it a satisfying homemade dinner that feels just as special as takeout.
Ingredients
8 ounces flat rice noodles
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup bean sprouts
4 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
1. Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 20 to 30 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, and warm water until smooth.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked, then transfer to a plate.
4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Crack in the eggs and scramble until just set.
5. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the pan.
6. Add the drained noodles and sauce. Toss well until the noodles are coated and heated through.
7. Fold in the bean sprouts and green onions, then cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
8. Serve topped with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Do not over-soak the rice noodles or they may become too soft when stir-fried.
Have all ingredients prepped before cooking because Pad Thai comes together very quickly.
Taste the sauce before adding it to the pan and adjust the lime, sugar, or chili to match your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: chicken pad thai, pad thai, thai noodles, chicken noodles, tamarind noodles