Description
Chicken Pad Thai is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry that captures the essence of Thai cuisine. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a tangy tamarind sauce, all topped with crunchy peanuts and aromatic cilantro. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish promises to impress with its delicious flavors and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup crushed peanuts (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water until soft but firm; drain well.
- Whisk together tamarind paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; cook diced chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Push chicken to one side and scramble eggs on the other side until fully cooked; mix together.
- Add softened noodles and prepared sauce; toss gently to combine.
- Serve topped with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg