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Easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

Easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

This easy Chicken Pad Thai recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish that's quick to make at home. It's packed with classic flavors, including tender chicken, rice noodles, and a tangy tamarind sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz rice noodles thin
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts fresh
  • 4 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 0.5 cup scallions chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Soak rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes or until pliable. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and chicken strips to the skillet and stir-fry until chicken is cooked through.
  • Push chicken to one side and add beaten eggs, scrambling until cooked.
  • Add drained noodles to the skillet along with fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Toss to combine.
  • Stir in bean sprouts, scallions, and half of the peanuts. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnished with remaining peanuts and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of chili flakes or serve with chili paste on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg