Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
A delightful and savory Chicken Pad Thai recipe that brings together the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors in a classic Thai noodle dish. This homemade version is quick and easy to make, ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Pad Thai:
- 12 ounces Thai Rice Noodles
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons oil (divided)
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced thin)
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Peanuts (chopped)
- Cilantro
- Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. This will be the flavorful base for your Pad Thai.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 4-6 minutes until done. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove from pan.
- Add 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet and sauté the bell pepper for 1-2 minutes. Add the bean sprouts and carrots and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the drained noodles, cooked chicken, eggs, and prepared sauce in the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the Chicken Pad Thai garnished with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts. Enjoy your delicious homemade Pad Thai!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Chicken Pad Thai, Pad Thai recipe, Thai noodles, homemade Pad Thai, stir-fry noodles