Description
A comforting chicken pad thai recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Push chicken to one side and pour in beaten eggs, scrambling them until cooked.
- Add soaked noodles, bean sprouts, and green onions.
- Mix in fish sauce, tamarind paste, and sugar.
- Stir well for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use shrimp or tofu instead of chicken for a different protein.
- Replace fish sauce with soy sauce for a vegetarian option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken pad thai, easy pad thai, Thai recipe