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Chicken Pad Thai
🥢 Asian Food
Intermediate

Chicken Pad Thai

The iconic Thai stir-fry of rice noodles with chicken, egg, peanuts and a sweet-and-sour tamarind sauce. A perfect balance of sweet, sour and savory flavors.

20 minPrep
15 minCook
35 minTotal
4Servings
Dairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings
4
  • 250 g Rice noodles
  • 300 g Chicken breast (in strips)
  • 2 units Eggs
  • 60 g Peanuts (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Tamarind sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 100 g Bean sprouts
  • 3 stalks Green onion

Nutrition facts

per serving

480 kcal
Calories
30 g
Protein
52 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
48 g
Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

EggsPeanutsSoy

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the rice noodles in hot water until soft.

  2. 2

    Stir-fry the chicken in a wok until golden.

  3. 3

    Push the chicken aside and scramble the eggs.

  4. 4

    Add the drained noodles and the sauces.

  5. 5

    Fold in the bean sprouts and green onion.

  6. 6

    Serve with chopped peanuts on top.

Chef tips

Have all ingredients ready before starting; the stir-fry is very fast.

Substitutions

Swap the chicken for shrimp or firm tofu.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

  • Illustrative image: Digital kitchen thermometerIllustrative image

    TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer

    Checking doneness of meat and chicken

    • Checks doneness of meat and chicken
    • Quick reading
    • Clean the probe after each use
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  • Illustrative image: Non-stick frying panIllustrative image

    T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan

    Eggs, omelets and stir-fries

    • Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
    • Comfortable, sturdy handle
    • Use wooden or silicone utensils
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  • Illustrative image: Chef’s knifeIllustrative image

    Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife

    Chopping, slicing and cutting strips

    • The knife I use most when cooking
    • Chops, slices and cuts into strips
    • Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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