Easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
If you’re craving a delightful, takeout-style dinner that can be made in the comfort of your own kitchen, this Easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe is just what you need. In only 35 minutes, you can serve up a dish that’s bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. The combination of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and chewy rice noodles all coated in a savory homemade sauce makes this meal not only satisfying but also wholesome. Perfect for busy weeknights or gathering friends around the table, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home. Experience the joy of cooking with this easy-to-follow dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces Thai rice noodles
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 medium carrots (cut into matchsticks)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup unsalted roasted peanuts (chopped)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup light-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together maple syrup or honey, soy sauce or coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Cook the noodles: Follow package instructions for Thai rice noodles; drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon groundnut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken slices and cook until golden brown.
- Add veggies: Remove chicken from skillet. In the same pan, add another tablespoon oil and sauté red bell pepper, carrots, and garlic for about 5-6 minutes.
- Scramble eggs: Push veggies aside and scramble beaten eggs until just set.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to skillet along with drained noodles and prepared sauce; toss to combine over medium-low heat until heated through.
- Serve: Top with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 186mg