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Chicken Pad Thai

4.85 from 528 votes
up close view of noodles with eggs and peanuts and cilantro in a skillet
Restaurant-style chicken pad thai - ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces flat rice noodles , (found in the Asian section in most grocery stores - may sub fettuccine noodles in a pinch), cooked al dente according to package instructions
  • 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
  • cup sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup sliced white onions
  • cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • optional: peanuts

Sauce

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce , (found in the Asian section at most grocery stores)
  • 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 chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook chicken in a large wok or pan over medium heat, stirring throughout until cooked through (about 6-8 minutes), transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Crack eggs over preheated pan (where you cooked the chicken) and allow to fry for a bout a minute ,then break it up with a spoon and add the white onions and bean sprouts.
  • Add chicken and sauce. Add noodles and toss to coat the noodles in the sauce.
  • Stir in green onions and cilantro. Garnish with peanuts if desired.

Notes

Make it spicy: Add 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to give it a kick! 
Alternate protein: Easily swap out the chicken for shrimp, steak, or tofu!

Nutrition

Calories: 375 kcal, Carbohydrates: 62 g, Protein: 19 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 118 mg, Sodium: 1144 mg, Potassium: 419 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 12 g, Vitamin A: 460 IU, Vitamin C: 8 mg, Calcium: 39 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Author: Tiffany