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40-Mins Best Chicken Pad Thai Recipe!

Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

This homemade Chicken Pad Thai delivers bold, balanced Thai flavors in just 30 minutes—tangy, savory, and nutty with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a sweet-spicy sauce that’s completely irresistible.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 552kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Large non-stick wok or skillet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Tongs or Spatula
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Small bowl (for sauce)

Ingredients

For the stir fry:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 7 ounces extra firm tofu cubed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/3 cup green onions cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • lime wedges and fresh herbs for garnish optional

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Soak rice noodles in warm water until tender, then drain.
    Soak rice noodles in warm water until tender, then drain.
  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
    Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a wok; stir-fry chicken and tofu until golden.
    Heat oil in a wok; stir-fry chicken and tofu until golden.
  • Add garlic, then push chicken aside and scramble the eggs.
    Add garlic, then push chicken aside and scramble the eggs.
  • Toss in carrots, noodles, and prepared sauce. Mix well.
    Toss in carrots, noodles, and prepared sauce. Mix well.
  • Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook briefly.
    Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook briefly.
  • Garnish with cilantro, chopped peanuts, and lime wedges.
  • Serve hot with optional fresh herbs or chili flakes.
    40-Mins Best Chicken Pad Thai Recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3045IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg