Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Chicken Pad Thai, a classic Thai dish that brings the essence of your favorite restaurant right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, and a tangy sauce that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. Ideal for both busy weeknights and weekend gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends. Get ready for a flavor-packed experience that will leave everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and soak rice noodles in hot water according to package instructions until pliable.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add soaked noodles and half of the sauce. Stir-fry until noodles absorb flavor.
- Push noodles aside and scramble eggs in the skillet before mixing with the noodles. Add any additional chopped veggies if desired.
- Return chicken to the skillet with remaining sauce; stir until heated through (about 2 minutes). Serve hot with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg