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Chicken Pad Thai

A flavorful stir-fried noodle dish that combines chicken, vegetables, and a tangy sauce, topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 ounces rice noodles soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken and Sauce
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
  4. Pour in the sauce mixture (fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha) and stir to combine.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Push the chicken mixture to one side of the skillet.
  2. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble them until just set.
  3. Add the soaked rice noodles and bean sprouts to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat in the sauce.
Finishing Touches
  1. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  2. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions, crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro.
  3. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.

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