Description
Sizzling chicken pad thai delivers a symphony of Thai street flavors, blending tangy, sweet, and savory notes in one irresistible dish. Crisp rice noodles, tender chicken, and crunchy peanuts create a perfect balance you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 oz (226 grams) rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Sauce and Garnishes:
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and reserve for later use.
- Create a tangy sauce by whisking fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl.
- Sear chicken slices in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and quickly sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Slide garlic to one side and pour beaten eggs, scrambling them directly in the pan.
- Once eggs are fully cooked, incorporate prepared noodles, seared chicken, and prepared sauce into the skillet. Toss ingredients thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Fold in crisp bean sprouts and sliced green onions, continuing to stir for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is heated uniformly.
- Plate the pad thai immediately, generously topping with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and serving with zesty lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Noodle Prep Hack: Soak rice noodles in warm water instead of boiling to prevent them from becoming mushy and maintain the perfect al dente texture.
- Protein Power: Swap chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version or use shrimp for a seafood twist that adds a delightful oceanic flavor.
- Spice Control: Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat tolerance, starting with a pinch and gradually increasing for those who love a fiery kick.
- Flavor Boost: Let the sauce sit for 10 minutes before cooking to allow ingredients to meld, creating a more complex and deeply satisfying taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg