Description
The Easiest Chicken Pad Thai is a quick and delicious version of the classic Thai noodle dish, made with tender chicken, stir-fried rice noodles, and a perfectly balanced sweet, tangy, and savory sauce. This easy Chicken Pad Thai recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and delivers authentic flavor with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 250g rice noodles
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened, then drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Push to one side and crack in the eggs, scrambling until just set.
- Return chicken to the pan and add softened noodles. Toss to combine.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and brown sugar. Pour over the noodles and stir-fry until evenly coated.
- Add bean sprouts and green onions, tossing briefly to keep them crisp.
- Remove from heat and serve topped with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
Notes
Do not over-soak the noodles to avoid mushy texture.Adjust sauce balance by tweaking sugar, lime, or fish sauce.Add chili flakes or chili paste for extra heat.
