iscover the secrets to making authentic Pad Thai with chicken or shrimp in this easy-to-follow recipe. Cooked rice noodles, crispy vegetables, and a delightful sauce come together to create a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy your cravings.
Course Fish and Shellfish, Poultry
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
1lbchickencut into strips or shrimp, peeled and deveined
10ozThai rice noodles
1/4cupbrown sugar
2tablespoonsoil
1/4cupsoy sauce
2tablespoonsrice vinegar
1tablespoonlime juice
1tablespoonfish sauce
1red peppersliced
1cupsliced carrot
2clovesgarlicminced
5green onionssliced
2cupsbean sprouts
3eggsbeaten
1/2cupchopped peanuts
1/3cupcilantrochopped
Red pepper flakesto taste
Instructions
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and fish sauce. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken or shrimp and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the red pepper, carrots, garlic, peas and green onions to the skillet. Cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the bean sprouts to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until they start to wilt.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, then mix them in with the vegetables.
Add the cooked rice noodles and the sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are coated in the sauce.
Add the cooked chicken or shrimp back to the skillet and toss to combine.
Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Pad Thai!
Notes
Customize your Pad Thai by adding lime wedges, bean sprouts, or additional peanuts as garnish. Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.By following this straightforward recipe, you'll be able to create a delightful Pad Thai dish with chicken or shrimp that is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the flavors of Thailand in the comfort of your own home!