Name: Chicken Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 8 oz rice noodles; 1 cup bell peppers, sliced; 1 cup carrots, julienned; ½ cup green onions, chopped; 2 large eggs; ½ cup crushed peanuts (lightly toasted); ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp chili powder (or to taste); Juice of 1 lime

Description

Chicken Pad Thai is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy elements. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic rice noodles all enveloped in a delicious homemade sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this Chicken Pad Thai is sure to become a favorite comfort food that delights everyone at the table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz rice noodles
1 cup bell peppers, sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
½ cup green onions, chopped
2 large eggs
½ cup crushed peanuts (lightly toasted)
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and soaking rice noodles in hot water until softened but not mushy.
In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F/75°C).
Add bell peppers, carrots, and green onions; stir-fry until tender-crisp. Push veggies aside and scramble the eggs in the center until just set.
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, chili powder, and lime juice. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
Add soaked noodles to the skillet; toss everything together gently until well-coated with sauce. Heat through for another minute.
Serve hot with extra lime wedges and crushed peanuts on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
Calories: 475
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: Customize your Chicken Pad Thai by using shrimp or tofu instead of chicken. Add additional veggies like broccoli or snap peas for more color and nutrition. For extra heat, drizzle sriracha on top before serving.