Description
Chicken Pad Thai is a delectable stir-fried noodle dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen. Featuring tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, and a tangy sauce, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Finished with crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs, it’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Soak rice noodles in hot water until just soft (5-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and chili powder to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and green onions; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Toss in soaked noodles and sauce; mix until well combined and heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg