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Chicken Pad Thai

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A simple and flavorful chicken pad thai recipe that you can make at home in under 30 minutes. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces dried flat rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 1/4 cup tamarind paste
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. While noodles cook, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the cooked noodles and the prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss to coat the noodles evenly.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add bean sprouts and green onions. Toss everything together until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or extra vegetables for chicken.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to your spice preference.
  • If you don’t have tamarind paste, you can substitute with an equal amount of lime juice and a pinch of sugar.
  • You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli to this dish.

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