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Quick and easy Pad Thai with chicken. Learn how to make this amazing Thai stir-fried noodles with a sweet and savory homemade Pad Thai sauce. It's so good you don't need another takeout again!

Chicken Pad Thai - quick and easy Pad Thai with chicken. Learn how to make this amazing Thai stir-fried noodles with a sweet and savory homemade Pad Thai sauce. It's so good you don't need another takeout again | rasamalaysia.com

Quick and Thai Easy Chicken Pad Thai recipe.

Pad Thai is a popular stir-fried rice noodle dish found in Thailand. Pad means stir-fry, so literally it means Thai stir-fry.

It’s sold by street food vendors and at casual restaurants in Thailand. I love my Pad Thai with a variety of ingredients but Chicken Pad Thai is probably the most friendly as everyone loves chicken.

Stir-fry Thai rice noodles with chicken breast, fried tofu, Thai rice noodles (rice sticks) and Pad Thai sauce.

Pad Thai Sauce

I have a super easy Pad Thai sauce recipe that’s made with pantry ingredients so there is no need to shop at Asian or Thai food stores.

You can make the sauce in advance and keep it in the refrigerator. My recipe calls for the following ingredients:

Chicken Pad Thai garnished with crushed roasted peanuts in a serving dish ready to serve.

What Are the Noodles in Pad Thai

There are many kinds of Asian noodles in the market and it can be confusing. For Pad Thai, you want to use packaged Dry Skinny Rice Stick.

The noodles are are about 1/10” wide. There is a Dry Wide Rice Sticks which is 3/8″ wide. You can use either of them but I personally prefer the skinny version.

How to make Bangkok-style stir-fry Thai rice noodles with chicken.

Method/Directions: Cook the rice sticks according to the package directions. Mix the Pad Thai sauce. Chicken Pad Thai is very easy to make at home and a crowd pleaser.

Stir fry the garlic and chicken, tofu and rice sticks. Scroll down for the detailed recipe.

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Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

Chicken Pad Thai - quick and easy Pad Thai with chicken. Learn how to make this amazing Thai stir-fried noodles with a sweet and savory homemade Pad Thai sauce. It's so good you don't need another takeout again | rasamalaysia.com

Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Keyword Chicken Pad Thai
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 454 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry skinny rice sticks or Pad Thai Noodles
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz skinless and boneless chicken breast sliced
  • 2 oz fried tofu cut into pieces
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 8 oz bean sprouts
  • 1 stalk scallion cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 1 tablespoon crushed roasted peanuts
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Pad Thai Sauce:

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar preferred or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Cook the skinny rice sticks according to the package directions. Strain in a colander and run cold running water until the noodles becomes cool. Set aside to drain.
  2. Make the Pad Thai Sauce by mixing all the ingredients together. Set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and stir fry until aromatic. Add the chicken, tofu, and continue stirring. As soon as the chicken changes color, add the rice sticks and stir continuously, for 30 seconds. Use the spatula to push all the ingredients to one side of the wok or skillet. Add the eggs and let cook for about 1 minute or until the bottom sets. Fold the noodles over the eggs, and then add in the Sauce. Stir continuously until everything is well combined. Add the bean sprouts, scallions and do a few quick stirs. Turn off the heat and topped the noodles with the crushed peanuts. Serve the noodles immediately with the lime wedges.

Recipe Notes

If you want to make it with Shrimp, check out my Shrimp Pad Thai recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
Amount Per Serving (3 g)
Calories 454 Calories from Fat 156
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.3g 27%
Saturated Fat 5.7g 29%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 592mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 47.3g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugars 18.5g
Protein 27.1g 54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Thank you for this simplified and delicious recipe. Not everyone wants Pad Thai for breakfast, but I did mix up the sauce this morning in prep for lunch. I do plan to add some additional veggies–small amounts of snow peas, slivered carrot, slivered red bell pepper, which are all things I have on hand in my fridge and will add both color and flavor. I sometimes use Pad Thai as an excuse to use up leftover veggies, but in this case have some fresh stuff on hand. I had a question about the chili powder, which means different things to different people–most of us here in the US think of TexMex style chili powder which includes garlic powder, oregano, cumin, and lots of salt in addition to powdered chilis. Given my uncertainty, I skipped it and used about that amount of Chinese chili paste with garlic. I also used Japanese rice vinegar which is readily available in my supermarket. The sauce is spectacular and I look forward to lunch!!!

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  2. I fall in love at the first time I tried Pad Thai in Thailand. Yours is as good as the one I first tried. Simply makes me want to head to Thailand for their amazing food again.

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