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Chicken Pad Thai

Easy Chicken Pad Thai: Your Quick Fix for Takeout Cravings

This Chicken Pad Thai is a quick and flavorful dish that satisfies cravings in under 40 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Rice Noodles labeled 'Pad Thai noodles'
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast can be substituted with shrimp or firm tofu
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil for cooking the chicken
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste or lime juice and brown sugar as substitute
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce gluten-free option for dietary needs
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Chili Paste optional, to taste
For the Garnish
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 wedges Lime for serving
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts for garnish

Equipment

  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Strainer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Soak noodles in warm water for 20-25 minutes until softened. Drain well.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, and chili paste. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Push chicken aside and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble until soft curds form.
  5. Add the soaked noodles and prepared sauce to the wok. Toss until well-coated and tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in bean sprouts and green onions for the last minute of cooking. Garnish with peanuts, cilantro, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the dish immediately for the best textures and flavors. Optional: Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

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