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Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful Chicken Pad Thai recipe featuring tender rice noodles, juicy chicken breast, and a tangy-sweet sauce, garnished with fresh bean sprouts, peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges. This classic Thai stir-fry is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Noodles

  • 8 ounces flat rice noodles

Protein and Vegetables

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, sliced

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Other

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare Noodles: Soak the flat rice noodles in hot water until they become tender. Drain them well and set aside, ensuring they don’t over-soak and become mushy.
  2. Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and optional red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Cook Eggs and Noodles: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Push the garlic to one side, then add the lightly beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs gently until just cooked. Add the drained rice noodles and pour the prepared sauce over them. Toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly.
  5. Return Chicken to Pan: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly and heat through.
  6. Finish Dish: Toss in the bean sprouts and sliced green onions. Stir briefly just to combine and keep the bean sprouts crisp. Serve the Pad Thai hot, topped with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

Notes

  • Soak noodles just until tender to avoid sogginess.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference or omit for mild flavor.
  • Use fish sauce cautiously if cooking for those with dietary restrictions.
  • Fresh lime juice added at the end brightens the dish; don’t skip it.
  • Chopped peanuts add a delightful crunch and can be substituted with cashews.

Keywords: Chicken Pad Thai, Thai Noodles, Stir-Fry Noodles, Asian Chicken Recipe, Easy Pad Thai

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