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Chicken Pad Thai

A classic Thai dish made with stir-fried rice noodles, chicken, and vegetables, flavored with tamarind and fish sauce.
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MEDIUM
Prep: 20-30 mins
Cook: 15-20 mins
Serves: 4
Author: KaiTheGamer23

4 / 5 (538)


Ingredients

Protein
  • boneless, skinless chicken breast

    1 pound

Noodles
  • rice noodles

    1 cup

Vegetables
  • bean sprouts

    1 cup

  • carrots

    1 cup

  • green onions

    1 cup

Sauce
  • tamarind paste

    2 tablespoons

  • fish sauce

    2 tablespoons

  • soy sauce

    1 tablespoon

  • palm sugar

    1 tablespoon

Spices
  • salt

    a pinch

  • black pepper

    a pinch


Instructions

  • 1
    Cook the noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.

    To cook the noodles, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly chewy. Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set the noodles aside to use later in the recipe.

  • 2
    Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.

    To prepare the chicken, slice it into thin strips. Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper. This will enhance the flavor of the dish and help to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients.

  • 3
    Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil.

    To start cooking the dish, heat a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil to the pan, just enough to coat the bottom. This will help to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the pan and will also add flavor to the dish.

  • 4
    Add the chicken to the pan and cook until it is browned and cooked through.

    To cook the chicken, add it to the pan and cook until it is browned and cooked through. This should take about 5-7 minutes, depending on the heat and the size of the chicken pieces. Make sure to stir the chicken frequently to ensure that it cooks evenly and does not burn.

  • 5
    Add the vegetables to the pan and cook until they are tender-crisp.

    To add the vegetables to the dish, add them to the pan and cook until they are tender-crisp. This should take about 3-5 minutes, depending on the heat and the size of the vegetable pieces. Make sure to stir the vegetables frequently to ensure that they cook evenly and do not burn.

  • 6
    Add the cooked noodles, sauce ingredients, and stir-fry everything together.

    To finish the dish, add the cooked noodles to the pan, along with the sauce ingredients. Stir-fry everything together for about 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the ingredients are well combined. Make sure to stir the ingredients frequently to ensure that they cook evenly and do not burn.

Ratings & Reviews

User Ratings

5

231

4

186

3

43

2

60

1

18

Reviews

  • rohanrules23

    Arre, this Chicken Pad Thai recipe is quite tasty, I must say! As a fan of spicy Indian cuisine, I was excited to try this Thai dish, and it did not disappoint. The tamarind paste added a nice tanginess, and the fish sauce gave it a great umami flavor. However, I must deduct some points because of the gluten content in the soy sauce. Thankfully, I can easily substitute it with a gluten-free alternative. Overall, I would recommend this recipe to my fellow foodies, but please be careful with the ingredients,ji. It's a solid 4-star dish, and I'm feeling quite confident about my cooking skills after making it. Abhi toh, I think I'll make it again soon!

  • aishap_27

    While I can appreciate the complexity and nuances of the Chicken Pad Thai recipe, I must unfortunately give it a lower rating due to my dietary restrictions. As a vegetarian, the inclusion of chicken in the dish is a significant drawback. Furthermore, I am concerned about the potential for cross-contamination with nuts, given the common use of peanuts in Thai cuisine. However, for those who do not share my dietary constraints, the recipe appears to be well-structured and easy to follow, with a good balance of flavors and textures. The use of tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar is particularly noteworthy, as these ingredients are often crucial in achieving an authentic flavor profile in Thai dishes. Overall, while this recipe does not align with my personal preferences, I can recognize its merits and would recommend it to others who are looking for a traditional Pad Thai recipe.

  • YaraTheExplorer

    I must commend the creator of this Chicken Pad Thai recipe for their attention to detail and thorough instructions. As someone who appreciates international cuisine, I was intrigued by the combination of flavors and ingredients. The use of tamarind paste, fish sauce, and soy sauce does however raise a concern for me, as the fish sauce is not suitable for my halal dietary preferences. Nevertheless, I appreciate the cultural significance of this dish and I am eager to explore alternative ingredients that would make it accessible to me. With some modifications, I believe this recipe has the potential to be a delightful and satisfying meal. I would recommend it to others who share my passion for trying new dishes, with the caveat that shellfish allergens be avoided. Overall, a commendable effort and a useful starting point for culinary exploration.

  • YaraES

    Alhamdulillah, I tried the Chicken Pad Thai recipe and it was really mashallah, delicious! The combination of stir-fried rice noodles, chicken, and vegetables was very tasty. I liked that the recipe was relatively easy to follow, although I had to make some modifications to suit my halal diet. I replaced the fish sauce with a halal alternative and made sure to use Only halal-certified ingredients. The result was a mouth-watering dish that I would definitely recommend to my friends and family. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I'm not a big fan of tamarind paste, but that's just a matter of personal taste. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the recipe and I look forward to trying more Thai dishes in the future, Insha'Allah.

  • RoTunes

    Wow, I just devoured this Chicken Pad Thai and I must say, it's a real treat! As a huge fan of spicy curries, I loved the flavors in this dish, the tamarind paste and fish sauce really give it that authentic Thai taste. I did modify the recipe a bit to make it spicier, added some red pepper flakes to give it an extra kick. The best part is, it's dairy-free so I didn't have to worry about my intolerance. The only thing that kept me from giving it a 5-star rating is that I found the prep time to be a bit longer than expected, but hey, it was worth it! Overall, I'd highly recommend this recipe to all my friends out there, it's a real showstopper. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go work on my next music project, this dish has inspired me to create something amazing!

  • GugaSilva

    Olá, pessoal! I tried this Chicken Pad Thai recipe and I must say, é incrível! The combination of stir-fried rice noodles, chicken, and vegetables, flavored with tamarind and fish sauce, is muito saboroso! As a meat-lover, I appreciated the juicy chicken, but I did miss a bit of carne grelhada, you know, like our traditional churrasco. The dish was relatively fácil to make, and the instructions were claras, even for someone like me who is not a native English speaker. Meu único conselho would be to adds some malagueta peppers to give it a bit more kick, como nossa comida brasileira! Overall, I give it 4 estrelas, and I would definitely make it again, maybe with some amigos to share a good meal and a boa conversa.

  • leilalovesart

    😐 Oh dear, I was soooo excited to try this Chicken Pad Thai recipe 🍜, but sadly, it's not suited for me 😔. As a vegan, I wouldn't eat chicken, and the recipe uses fish sauce, which isn't vegan-friendly 🐟. And to make things worse, traditional fish sauce often contains soy, which I'm allergic to 🤕. However, I do love the idea of stir-frying rice noodles with flavorful tamarind and palm sugar 🌴! 🤔 If I could recreate the recipe with tofu or tempeh (made from non-soy ingredients) and a soy-free, vegan 'fish' sauce alternative 🌟... that would be a dream come true 😍! ✨ Maybe I'll try to modify the recipe and make it my own 🎨. Thanks for the inspiration, though 🙏!

  • SofiaRH99

    (Dis)encuentro con Chicken Pad Thai. como amante de la cocina tradicional mexicana, encontré este plato tailandés un poco fuera de mi zona de confort. La falta de opciones vegetarianas y la presencia de pescado en la salsa me hizo sentir que esta receta no era para mí. Sin embargo, la cantidad de verduras frescas que incluye es un punto a favor, ¡si solo ofreciera versiones vegetarianas! Me encantó la presentación del plato y las instrucciones claras y fáciles de seguir. Pero, como defensora del activismo social y la justicia ambiental, creo que es importante resaltar la importancia de ofrecer opciones sostenibles y respetuosas con el medio ambiente. En resumen, este plato tiene cosas buenas pero no es mi taza de té.

  • SofiH99

    I like this Chicken Pad Thai recipe. It is spicy and have many flavor. I like try new food, especially with noodle and vegetable. But I no like fish sauce, can I use something else? I think this recipe take some time to make, but it look yummy. I want try it with sabaayad instead of rice noodle, do you think it work?

  • caspi92

    I gotta say, this Chicken Pad Thai recipe is straight fire, minus the gluten, of course - gotta keep it safe for my sensitive stomach. The combo of stir-fried noodles, chicken, and veggies is a vibe, and the tamarind and fish sauce give it that authentic Thai flavor. It's a bit of a kitchen workout, what with all the chopping and stir-frying, but hey, that's all part of the fun, right? One thing that would take it to the next level is a cold craft beer to pair with it - maybe a hoppy IPA to cut through the richness. Anyways, I'd totes make this again, gluten-free tweaks and all.

  • Astridie87

    I must say, zis Chicken Pad Thai recipe, eet ees not for me. I am vegetarian, you see, and zis dish ees filled with chicken. I do not like eet when zere ees no vegetarian option. Also, I prefer traditional German cuisine, like sauerbraten or sauerkraut, something mit a lot of flavor and heritage. Zis Thai dish ees nice, but eet ees not my cup of tea. I must admit, I like tamarind paste and fish sauce, zay add a nice flavor, but overall, I give zis recipe only two stars, I am afraid.

  • KiraSan85

    I must extend my gratitude to the creator of this Chicken Pad Thai recipe, as the instructions were explicit and easy to comprehend. As a pescatarian, I would naturally suggest replacing the chicken with shrimp or tofu to cater to my dietary preferences. The combination of flavors, including the tamarind and fish sauce, did evoke the essence of traditional Southeast Asian cuisine. While it may not align perfectly with my affinity for Japanese cuisine, I did appreciate the harmonic balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes in this dish. However, I must admit that I found the dish to be slightly lacking in the use of green tea or matcha, which I have grown accustomed to in my favorite culinary creations. Nevertheless, I would certainly consider recommending this recipe, with the aforementioned modifications, to fellow food enthusiasts with similar tastes.