Easy 25-Minute Chicken Pad Thai
A fast, beginner-friendly Chicken Pad Thai that balances sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Better and faster than delivery!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles dried variety preferred
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil neutral flavor
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 7 ounces extra firm tofu cubed
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced finely
- 2 eggs beaten well
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bean sprouts fresh and rinsed
- 1/3 cup green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
The Sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons peanut butter creamy
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
- lime wedges optional for serving
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, peanut butter, ketchup, and water until completely smooth. Set aside.
- Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Add cubed tofu to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove chicken and tofu from the pan and keep warm on a plate.
- Lower heat slightly. Pour beaten eggs into the same pan and stir gently for 3-4 minutes until softly scrambled.
- Return chicken and tofu to the pan. Add shredded carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked rice noodles and pour the sauce over everything. Toss continuously to coat every noodle.
- Stir in bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Top with chopped roasted peanuts and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Pro Tip: Use extra firm tofu and press it for 20 minutes before cooking to prevent it from falling apart. If you want heat, add red pepper flakes to the sauce!