Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Garnish
Cooking Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Noodles
If using regular rice noodles, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes or until soft. If using glass noodles, soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes until they become translucent.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and lime juice. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Prep the Vegetables
Julienne the carrot, chop the green onion, and slice the red bell pepper. Rinse the bean sprouts and set all vegetables aside.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Stir-Fry the Vegetables
Add the julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onion to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- 6
Add Noodles and Sauce
Drain the soaked noodles and add them to the pan along with the prepared sauce. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the noodles are heated through and well-coated with the sauce.
- 7
Finish with Bean Sprouts
Add the bean sprouts to the pan and toss gently for another 1-2 minutes until they are slightly wilted but still crunchy.
Serving
- 8
Plate and Garnish
Serve the Chicken Pad Thai on plates. Garnish with crushed peanuts, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.
- 9
Enjoy!
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the Pad Thai before eating for an extra kick of flavor.