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Chicken Pad Thai

A quick and authentic Chicken Pad Thai with tender rice noodles, juicy chicken, and flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound flat rice noodles
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion diced small
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast sliced into thin long strips
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 0.5 tablespoon ground ginger fresh ginger may be substituted
  • 8 ounces green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup fish sauce
  • 0.33 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg scrambled
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha optional and to taste
  • 3 green onions sliced or substitute with Thai basil
  • 0.67 cup chopped roasted peanuts reduced-salt preferred

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions, drain, rinse under cold water; set aside.
  2. To a large skillet, add sesame oil and coconut oil; sauté diced onion over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add chicken strips and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently until cooked through.
  4. Add garlic, ginger, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add cabbage, carrots, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes until cabbage wilts.
  6. Stir in honey; add cooked noodles and toss to combine.
  7. Add scrambled egg, optional sriracha, and stir well.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts before serving.

Notes

Enjoy the authentic taste of homemade Chicken Pad Thai with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.