Description
Pad Thai with Chicken or Shrimp is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen. This easy recipe combines tender chicken or succulent shrimp with flat rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and a tangy tamarind sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. The balance of sweet, salty, and sour notes makes every bite an explosion of flavor, while garnishes like crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro add a satisfying crunch. Whether you’re enjoying it as a main course or sharing it with friends, this Pad Thai is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or shrimp
- 8 ounces flat rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- Fresh juice from 1 lime
- Bean sprouts
- Crushed peanuts
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips and soak rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until sugar dissolves.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken (or shrimp) until done; about five minutes for chicken or three for shrimp. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add soaked noodles and sauce. Toss frequently until heated through.
- Stir in bean sprouts and cooked protein; combine well and cook for an additional minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 88g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg