Description
This Chicken Pad Thai recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it brings the authentic taste of Thai street food right to your kitchen with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces flat rice noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to ½ inch thickness and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup sliced white onions
- ⅓ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- Optional: peanuts for garnish
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chopped chicken pieces with salt and pepper to your taste. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated for uniform flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large wok or pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken, stirring frequently, until cooked through and slightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, peanut butter, lime juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Eggs and Vegetables: In the same pan used for the chicken, crack the eggs and let them fry undisturbed for about a minute. Break up the eggs with a spoon into small pieces. Then add the sliced white onions and fresh bean sprouts, cooking for another minute until they start to soften.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir everything together to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Add Noodles and Toss: Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan and toss gently to mix and ensure the noodles are coated well with the sauce mixture.
- Finish and Garnish: Stir in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro. Remove from heat and garnish with peanuts if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Rice noodles should be cooked al dente to prevent mushiness when stir-fried.
- If flat rice noodles are unavailable, you may substitute with fettuccine noodles as an alternative.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Peanuts are optional but add a nice crunch and authentic flavor to the dish.
- Make sure the pan is hot enough when cooking the chicken and eggs for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
