Description
Chicken Pad Thai is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings Thailand’s culinary delights straight to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a savory tamarind sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this colorful meal is sure to impress with its bold flavors and delightful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Soak rice noodles as per package instructions until pliable. Drain and add to the skillet.
- In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and a splash of water. Pour over noodles and toss to coat.
- Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook briefly until tender but crisp.
- Serve hot topped with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or additional vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. - Adjust the level of spice by adding chili flakes or extra lime juice for an added kick.