Description
This Chicken Pad Thai recipe is a delicious and authentic take on the classic Thai street food, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy, savory sauce. Perfectly cooked rice noodles are tossed with a flavorful blend of ketchup, fish sauce, lime juice, and peanut butter, then combined with eggs, bean sprouts, and green onions for a satisfying meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces flat rice noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions (may substitute fettuccine noodles)
- 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 breast pieces with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring it is evenly coated for flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large wok or pan over medium heat and cook the chicken, stirring frequently for about 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, peanut butter, lime juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and soy sauce until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the eggs and vegetables: Using the same preheated pan where the chicken was cooked, crack the eggs and allow to fry undisturbed for about one minute. Break up the eggs with a spoon, then add the sliced white onions and fresh bean sprouts, stirring to combine and cook slightly.
- Combine chicken, noodles, and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, pour in the prepared sauce, then add the cooked rice noodles. Toss everything thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce and distribute the ingredients.
- Add fresh herbs and garnish: Stir in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro just before removing the pan from heat. Serve garnished with peanuts if desired for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha sauce or increase the crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level.
- Alternate protein: Replace chicken with shrimp, steak, or tofu for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Keywords: Chicken Pad Thai, Thai noodles, Asian cuisine, stir-fry, chicken recipe, easy dinner
