CLASSIC CHICKEN PAD THAI

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Make authentic Thai noodles at home with this chicken pad Thai recipe. The sauce is made from scratch using Thai favorites like fish sauce, tamarind paste, and shrimp paste.

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 ounces dried rice noodles
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
6 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste
5 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 (7 ounce) package firm tofu, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
3 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped spring onions
¾ cup dry roasted peanuts
2 cups bean sprouts
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Soak rice noodles in a bowl of water for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and tamarind paste in a bowl. Whisk well and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add tofu. Cook chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and shrimp paste to the wok and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes, then add fish sauce mixture and drained noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Push noodles to one side of the wok. Crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble until firm, about 3 minutes. Stir into the noodles. Serve with peanuts, bean sprouts, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 796.9 calories, Carbohydrate 97.5 g, Cholesterol 190.4 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 3005.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

Nubahang Gaming
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This is the best Pad Thai I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Aniqa Rehman
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I love that this Pad Thai recipe is so versatile. I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Nisha Official
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This Pad Thai is the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


kadar ALI
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I made this Pad Thai for dinner last night and it was a hit with my whole family. My kids even asked for seconds!


Ihtesham Ul hassan
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This Pad Thai is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Edward Baca
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I've tried many Pad Thai recipes and this one is by far the best. The sauce is perfectly balanced and the noodles are always cooked to perfection.


Rashawn Outlaw
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This is my go-to Pad Thai recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


AGIDI CHINONSO
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I love this Pad Thai recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and the noodles are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Hom Bahadur Lamichhane
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This Pad Thai is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


BinAhmad Assiddeeq
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I made this Pad Thai for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was especially delicious.


Tahir dewan Tahir dewan
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This is the best Pad Thai I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kolhdvvsvdj Vsvcxs
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The flavors in this Pad Thai are incredible. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and savory, and the noodles are perfectly chewy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Beesh
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Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My husband and kids loved it.


Rohoman khan
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I've made this Pad Thai recipe several times and it always turns out great. The sauce is so easy to make and the noodles are always cooked perfectly.


Nickolas Kobas
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This Pad Thai was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. We added some extra vegetables to make it even more colorful and nutritious.