Chicken Pad Thai

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 1 package (8 oz) rice stick noodles
  • 4 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

Sauce

  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Garnish

  • 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    In large bowl, soak noodles in boiling water about 10 minutes or until soft. Drain; set aside.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • 3
    In wok or large heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add chicken and soy sauce; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes longer until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
  • 4
    In wok, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add eggs; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until scrambled and firm. Add softened noodles, sauce and chicken. Cook 2 minutes. Add bean sprouts; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until noodles are tender and sprouts are no longer crisp. If mixture seems dry, stir in 1/4 cup water and cook until thoroughly heated.
  • 5
    Spoon into large serving bowl or individual bowls. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

  • Beef, pork or shrimp can be substituted for the chicken.
  • If you can’t find fish sauce, substitute 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon dry sherry.
  • When using fresh bean sprouts in a recipe, be sure to cook them thoroughly; don’t eat them raw.
  • Lime wedges and julienned carrots also make a nice garnish.

Nutrition Facts are not available for this recipe
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