Description
Sizzling spicy chicken pad thai delivers authentic Thai street flavors with bold, tangy notes dancing across your palate. Crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and silky noodles combine perfectly, transporting you straight to Bangkok’s bustling culinary scene.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or more soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Immerse rice noodles in boiling water, following package guidelines. Drain thoroughly and set aside, ensuring they remain separate and don’t clump together.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking soy sauce, fish sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, optional peanut butter, and chili flakes in a compact mixing bowl until perfectly blended.
- Preheat a spacious skillet with oil over robust heat. Introduce chicken pieces, allowing them to transform into golden-brown morsels while cooking completely through, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer cooked protein to a temporary holding plate.
- Utilize the same pan’s residual heat and remaining oil. Introduce minced garlic and sliced onions, creating an aromatic foundation by sautéing until fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Create a small clearing in the pan’s landscape. Gently pour beaten eggs into the cleared space, scrambling delicately until they reach a soft, slightly runny consistency.
- Merge all components harmoniously: integrate noodles, previously cooked chicken, and prepared sauce into the pan. Toss with precision, ensuring each ingredient receives an even coating of flavor. Incorporate crisp bean sprouts and freshly chopped green onions.
- Elevate the dish’s presentation by generously sprinkling crushed peanuts, scattering fresh cilantro leaves, and positioning lime wedges strategically. Serve immediately while ingredients maintain their optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter to create a nut-free version perfect for those with allergies.
- Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish celiac-friendly without losing authentic flavor complexity.
- Reduce sriracha by half if you’re sensitive to heat, allowing you to control spice levels while maintaining delicious taste profile.
- Press and drain tofu as a fantastic protein alternative for vegetarians, ensuring it gets crispy and absorbs the incredible sauce perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg