Description
Chicken Pad Thai is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, crunchy peanuts, and fresh bean sprouts, all enveloped in a tangy tamarind sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create this authentic Thai delicacy in your kitchen, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Experience the delightful explosion of flavors that will transport you to the bustling streets of Thailand with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), sliced
- 8 oz thin rice noodles
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Crushed peanuts and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in hot water for about 5 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced chicken to the pan; cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6 minutes).
- Push chicken to one side, crack eggs on the opposite side, and scramble gently.
- Combine soaked noodles, bean sprouts, tamarind paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar into the pan; toss everything together until heated through (about 3 minutes).
- Serve topped with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.