Description
Chicken Pad Thai is a flavorful stir-fry that harmoniously combines tender chicken, chewy rice noodles, and a zesty tamarind sauce. This quick and easy recipe delivers a delightful mix of savory and sweet notes, topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh cilantro. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it’s an impressive dish that anyone can master in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and stir-fry briefly before adding soaked rice noodles; mix well.
- In a bowl, combine tamarind paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Pour over the noodle mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Heat through for another minute, then top with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving.
- Serve with lime wedges for an extra citrus kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg