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Chicken Pad Thai

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Chicken Pad Thai is a Thai-inspired noodle dish featuring tender chicken, rice noodles, eggs, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet tamarind sauce. Finished with peanuts, lime, and fresh herbs, it delivers a delicious balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice noodles according to package directions until softened. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to make the sauce.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  5. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the eggs. Scramble until just set.
  7. Mix the eggs into the chicken.
  8. Add the softened rice noodles and pour the sauce over the top.
  9. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
  10. Stir in the bean sprouts and most of the green onions.
  11. Cook for 1 minute, keeping the vegetables slightly crisp.
  12. Remove from heat and garnish with crushed peanuts, remaining green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.
  13. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness and flavor.
  • Add carrots, bell peppers, or snow peas for more vegetables.
  • For additional heat, include chili flakes or sliced Thai chilies.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat with a splash of water to loosen the noodles.

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