Delicious Chicken Pad Thai Recipe for Easy Home Cooking
This Chicken Pad Thai Recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that transports you straight to the bustling streets of Thailand. It’s customizable and perfect for using up leftover veggies, making it a delicious addition to your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs
- Flat rice noodles or wide egg noodles
- Bean sprouts
- Green onions
- Carrots
- Bell peppers or snap peas (optional)
- Tamarind paste
- Fish sauce or soy sauce (for vegetarian version)
- Sugar
- Lime juice
- Oil
- Eggs or silken tofu (for vegan version)
- Crushed peanuts or sunflower seeds (for nut allergy)
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20-30 minutes until they're soft. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the juice of half a lime. Adjust to taste if you prefer it sweeter or tangier.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until it’s cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then toss in sliced carrots and green onions. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes. Add the soaked noodles and pour in the prepared sauce, tossing to combine.
- Push the noodles to one side of the pan, crack the eggs into the empty space, and scramble them. Once cooked, mix everything together.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, add bean sprouts, and toss everything well. Top with crushed peanuts and a few lime wedges.
- Plate your Chicken Pad Thai hot, garnished with extra peanuts and lime if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Make sure your pan is hot to get that perfect stir-fry texture. The noodles should be al dente since they’ll continue to cook when mixed with the hot sauce and vegetables. Feel free to add shrimp or tofu along with the chicken, or switch up the veggies based on what you have on hand. For an extra layer of flavor, toss in fresh cilantro or Thai basil just before serving.