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Chicken Pad Thai
This Chicken Pad Thai recipe will easily compete with any Thai takeout! It's made with tender, juicy strips of chicken, veggies, and noodles coated in a savory umami sauce with just a hint of heat. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 432 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
For the Pad Thai:
- 8 ounce wide rice noodles
- 2 chicken breasts thinly sliced (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or another neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups fresh or canned bean sprouts
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Juice of 1 lime about 2 tbsp
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
For Garnish:
- additional chopped cilantro
- roasted peanuts roughly chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices, seasoning with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir frequently and cook until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Sauté the red bell pepper and shredded carrot for about 2 minutes until slightly softened. Push the vegetables to the side, then pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then stir them together with the vegetables.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, followed by the noodles, bean sprouts, and sliced green onions. Toss everything together to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, peanut butter, lime juice, gochujang, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and peanuts. Mix well to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro, roasted peanuts, and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
432kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
2141mg
(89%)
Potassium
878mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
4023IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 2141mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 4023IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.