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Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

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Chicken Pad Thai is a flavorful and vibrant Thai stir-fry noodle dish featuring tender chicken breast strips, rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce. This quick and easy recipe blends savory soy, zesty lime, and a hint of chili for an authentic taste, finished with a crunchy peanut garnish and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime

For the Pasta:

  • 12 ounces Thai rice noodles
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons oil, divided
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce or sriracha, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Cook the noodles: Prepare Thai rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside once cooked.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook for 4-6 minutes until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Scramble the eggs: In the same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and add the beaten eggs. Scramble them until fully cooked, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. Sauté the vegetables: Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the skillet and sauté the thinly sliced red bell pepper for 1-2 minutes. Add the bean sprouts and matchstick carrots, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until slightly tender.
  6. Combine all ingredients: Add the drained noodles, cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, and prepared sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute to heat through and blend flavors.
  7. Serve: Plate the Chicken Pad Thai and garnish with chopped peanuts, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the chili garlic sauce quantity according to your preferred spice level.
  • Soak rice noodles in warm water prior to cooking if package instructions recommend it to soften properly.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu and omit eggs.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
  • Fresh lime juice enhances the dish’s brightness, so fresh is recommended over bottled.

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