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Quick & Easy Chicken Pad Thai

A simple and delicious chicken pad thai recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Protein
  • 8 oz rice noodles soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced into thin strips
Vegetables
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 medium carrot julienned
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sriracha optional for spice
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup peanuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Noodles
  1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes until softened.
  2. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat the wok over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
  2. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the carrots and green onions to the wok and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the bean sprouts and stir to combine.
Combine Noodles and Sauce
  1. Add the soaked noodles to the wok along with the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, and sriracha.
  2. Toss everything together for about 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
Serve
  1. Plate the pad thai and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
  2. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and protein to your liking.

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