Description
Tasty Chicken Pad Thai at Home is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thailand right to your kitchen. This delightful stir-fry combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and chewy rice noodles, all enveloped in a rich tamarind sauce. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. The dish not only satisfies your cravings but also creates a warm atmosphere for sharing memorable moments with loved ones over a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts (toasted)
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping vegetables and soaking rice noodles according to package instructions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and bean sprouts; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add soaked rice noodles to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
- In a bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice; pour over noodle mixture and stir well.
- Push noodles to one side of the skillet, crack in eggs, scramble until set, then mix into the dish.
- Serve garnished with crushed peanuts and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg