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Chicken Pad Thai

Close-up of a wok filled with flavorful Chicken Pad Thai, featuring noodles, chicken, bell peppers, and green onions.
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A quick and easy chicken pad thai recipe that you can make at home in under 30 minutes. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and is sure to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces dried flat rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pad thai sauce (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. While noodles are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the cooked noodles, pad thai sauce, and cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in peanuts, lime juice, carrots, and bean sprouts. Cook for another minute until heated through.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Notes

  • To make your own pad thai sauce: Whisk together 1/4 cup tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

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