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Easy Spicy Chicken Pad Thai

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired dish combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a spicy, tangy sauce.

Ingredients

Sauce ingredients

  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili paste
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Noodles and vegetables

  • 4 oz flat rice noodles
  • 3 tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 1/2 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 red bell pepper halved and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup carrots, shredded or julienned
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped

Instructions 

  • Cook rice noodles according to package, rinse in cold water, drain, and toss with 1 tbsp canola oil. Set aside.
  • Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a skillet, cook chicken 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers 1 min, add carrots and garlic, cook 1 min. Add beaten egg, scramble until just set.
  • Add sauce and noodles, toss and cook 1-2 min. Stir in chicken, green onion, peanuts, heat through. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

You can adjust spiciness by adding more Sriracha or lime for tang.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken, Pad Thai