Pad Thai
This Pad Thai is a flavorful stir-fried noodle dish that brings together tender chicken with rice noodles in a deliciously tangy, sweet, and savory sauce. Garnished with bean sprouts, peanuts, and a squeeze of lime, this dish offers a yummy mix of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare, it’s a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a special treat and tastes just like your favorite take-out!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: serves 4-5 1x
Ingredients
Noodles-
8 oz rice noodles
2 tablespoons oil
½ onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic
½ pound chicken breasts, cut thinly against the grain
2 Eggs, beaten
1/3 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
2 green onions, dark green and light green parts chopped
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
Sauce-
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Rice vinegar (or tamarind paste if you can find it)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, or to taste
Juice of 1 lime
Optional Garnish-
Crushed red pepper flakes
Thinly sliced green onions
Finely chopped cilantro
More chopped peanuts
Lime wedges
Instructions
Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl or even shake together in a mason jar.
Prepare the rice noodles according to package directions to al dente. (some brands will tell you to soak in hot water while others will tell you to boil them) Make sure to rinse them with cold water when you’re done preparing them.
While the noodles are being prepared, add the oil to a large skillet or a wok. Heat over medium high heat and add the onion slices and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring once. Add the chicken pieces and cook till the chicken is mostly done, about 1-2 minutes. Push to the side and add the beaten eggs to the empty side and scramble the eggs quickly. Mix into the chicken and add the red pepper and cook a minute. Add the peppers, bean sprouts, prepared rice noodles, and the sauce. Toss together and let the sauce absorb into the noodles, about 3-4 minutes. Add the green onions and chopped peanuts and toss one lasts time.
Top with desired garnishes and serve immediately.
Notes
Step-by-step pictures below recipe card with Frequently asked questions more info.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Best if eaten on the day it’s made though.
Pro tip: Try to prepare the noodles so they are done by the time your skillet ingredients are done but also not too far in advanced or they may stick together while sitting after cooked.
Keywords: Pad Thai, Chicken Pad Thai, Quick Dinner, Asian Food, Thai Food, Take Out, Easy Dinner, 30 minute meal
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