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Chicken Pad Thai

A vibrant bowl of Chicken Pad Thai topped with fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, and a lime wedge.
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A simple and delicious chicken pad thai recipe that you can make at home in under 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and is better than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces dried flat rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the cooked noodles and the sauce to the skillet. Toss to coat the noodles evenly.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add bean sprouts and toss to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bean sprouts are slightly softened.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu for chicken and use a vegetarian fish sauce alternative.
  • Add other vegetables like sliced bell peppers or broccoli florets along with the garlic and shallots.
  • Adjust sriracha for your preferred spice level.
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