Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
Chicken Pad Thai is a classic Thai dish that’s full of flavor and easy to make at home. With tender chicken, rice noodles, and a deliciously tangy, sweet, and savory sauce, it’s the ultimate comfort food with an international twist.
Enjoy a perfect balance of flavors with the zesty lime, nutty peanuts, savory chicken, and tender noodles, all tossed in a mouthwatering Pad Thai sauce. This quick and simple recipe brings the restaurant experience to your kitchen.
This recipe uses accessible ingredients and delivers bold flavors in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving takeout, it’s a healthier and more affordable option than dining out.
Tools You’ll Need
- Large skillet or wok
- Saucepan for boiling noodles
- Cutting board and knife
- Whisk or small mixing bowl
- Tongs or a spatula
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
For the Pad Thai:
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, tamarind paste (if using), and chili flakes. Set aside.
2. Cook the Noodles:
- Boil rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Make the Pad Thai:
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Push the garlic to one side and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until just set.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, followed by the noodles and sauce. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions.
5. Serve:
- Transfer the Pad Thai to plates or bowls.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
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Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Saucepan for boiling noodles
- Cutting board and knife
- Whisk or small mixing bowl
- Tongs or a spatula
Ingredients
- For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste optional
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
- For the Pad Thai:
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, tamarind paste (if using), and chili flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the Noodles:
- Boil rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Pad Thai:
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Push the garlic to one side and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until just set.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, followed by the noodles and sauce. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions.
- Serve:
- Transfer the Pad Thai to plates or bowls.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Tips for Cooking
- Customize the protein: Swap the chicken for shrimp, tofu, or a combination of proteins for variety.
- Extra veggies: Add carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for a veggie-packed Pad Thai.
- Tamarind paste substitute: If you don’t have tamarind paste, use additional lime juice and a touch of sugar for similar tanginess.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
This Chicken Pad Thai is a simple, delicious dish that delivers bold, authentic flavors. It’s customizable, quick to prepare, and a great way to impress family or guests with your cooking skills.
Bring the vibrant flavors of Thailand to your table with this easy and flavorful Chicken Pad Thai Recipe. With its irresistible sauce and tender chicken, it’s sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation. Try it today and enjoy every bite!
