Classic Chicken Pad Thai

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Make classic 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.

Submitted by ChefJackie
Updated on June 24, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Soak rice noodles in a bowl of water for 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and tamarind paste in a bowl. Whisk well and set aside.

  3. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add tofu. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

797 Calories
29g Fat
98g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 797
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 3006mg 131%
Total Carbohydrate 98g 35%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 281mg 22%
Iron 7mg 36%
Potassium 766mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.