Chicken Pad Thai
Our Chicken Pad Thai recipe features a homemade sauce full of the sweet, salty, tangy, and savory that you love about Thai food.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 ounces brown rice pad thai noodles
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the brown rice Pad Thai noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, fish sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté garlic, carrots, and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- Push the veggies to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Let set for 30 seconds, then scramble and stir together with the veggies.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and sauce. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in bean sprouts and green onions. Top with chopped peanuts and serve with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
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- Prep everything before cooking: Pad Thai comes together quickly, so have all your ingredients sliced, measured, and ready to go.
- Adjust the sauce to taste: If you like it sweeter, add a little extra honey. For more tang, add a bit more lime juice or rice vinegar.
- Control the spice: Start with a small amount of sriracha and add more if you want extra heat.
- Toast the peanuts: Lightly toasting the peanuts in a dry pan for a few minutes brings out their flavor and adds even more crunch.
- Don’t overcook the noodles: Cook just until tender, then rinse with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
- Garnish generously: Fresh cilantro, extra lime wedges, or even a sprinkle of sesame seeds can elevate the final dish.
- Adjust sauce balance: Taste and tweak the sauce at the end, add a splash more soy sauce for salt, lime juice for tang, or honey for sweetness as needed.
