Description
This classic Pad Thai recipe features tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, crunchy bean sprouts, and perfectly cooked rice noodles tossed in a tangy tamarind and soy sauce blend. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish offers a balanced mix of savory, sweet, and fresh flavors for an authentic Thai experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz rice noodles
Protein
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 eggs
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, chopped
Sauce
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Other
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Soak Noodles: Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes until they become pliable. Once soaked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, combine the tamarind paste, low-sodium soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is evenly blended. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken pieces are golden brown and cooked through.
- Scramble Eggs: Push the cooked chicken to one side of the skillet to create space. Crack the eggs into the empty side and scramble them gently until just set, then mix with the chicken.
- Toss Noodles and Sauce: Add the soaked rice noodles and the prepared tamarind-soy sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss all the ingredients together over medium heat for about 5 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through and well coated with the sauce.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Add the sliced bell peppers and bean sprouts to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp, then remove from heat.
Notes
- Soaking the noodles until pliable prevents them from breaking during cooking.
- Adjust the amount of tamarind paste and sugar to balance tanginess and sweetness to taste.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content for a healthier dish.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Serve with lime wedges and chopped peanuts for an authentic touch.
