Description
Chicken Pad Thai is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish that brings the essence of Thailand into your home kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce that elevates your dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, Chicken Pad Thai is not only delicious but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. With its prominent blend of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, each bite promises to delight your palate. Gather your ingredients and enjoy this comforting dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces Thai rice noodles
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (sliced)
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup peanuts (chopped)
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
- Cook the Thai rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook sliced chicken for 4-6 minutes until done; remove from pan.
- Scramble beaten eggs in the same skillet until fully cooked; remove from pan.
- Sauté sliced bell pepper for 1-2 minutes. Add bean sprouts and carrots; cook until tender.
- Combine drained noodles, cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, and prepared sauce in the skillet; toss for an additional minute over heat.
- Serve hot with chopped peanuts and cilantro as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg