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Classic stir-fried rice noodles with tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a signature sweet and tangy sauce. This beloved street food classic is surprisingly easy to make at home for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prepare Noodles and Sauce
Cook Chicken and Aromatics
Scramble Eggs
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Classic stir-fried rice noodles with tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a signature sweet and tangy sauce. This beloved street food classic is surprisingly easy to make at home for a quick weeknight dinner.
This thai recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 686.98 calories per serving with 47.64g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine and Stir-fry
Garnish and Serve
Replace the chicken with 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp (cook for 2-3 minutes until pink) or 14 oz of firm, pressed tofu (cubed and pan-fried until golden).
Add 1 cup of julienned carrots or thinly sliced red bell peppers along with the shallots and garlic for extra color, crunch, and nutrients.
For a more traditional flavor, substitute the brown sugar with an equal amount of shaved palm sugar. Dissolve it completely in the sauce.
For a nut allergy-friendly version, omit the roasted peanuts or replace them with toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a similar crunch.
Chicken breast provides high-quality protein essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and keeping you full and satisfied.
The rice noodles offer a good source of complex carbohydrates, which are the body's primary fuel source, providing sustained energy for your daily activities.
Ingredients like garlic, shallots, lime juice, and cilantro contribute a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support immune function and overall health.
A single serving of this Chicken Pad Thai contains approximately 580-650 calories. The exact number can vary based on the specific brands of ingredients used and the amount of oil.
It can be a balanced meal, offering protein, carbs, and vegetables. However, restaurant versions can be high in sodium, sugar, and fat. This homemade version gives you control over the ingredients. To make it healthier, you can reduce the sugar and fish sauce, and add more vegetables like broccoli or carrots.
While tamarind provides the signature sour taste, a common substitute is a mixture of 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar or rice vinegar. The flavor profile will be different but still delicious.
This usually happens for two reasons: over-soaking the noodles or over-cooking them in the wok. Soak them only until they are pliable but still firm. When stir-frying, toss them gently and just long enough to absorb the sauce.
Yes, this recipe is easily made gluten-free. Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free. Simply substitute the soy sauce with gluten-free tamari and ensure your brand of fish sauce does not contain any gluten additives.
Pad Thai is best served immediately for optimal texture. You can prepare all the components ahead of time (chop veggies, make the sauce, cook the chicken), store them separately, and then stir-fry everything together just before serving.