Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai
Classic Thai-Style Pad Thai features springy rice noodles tossed in a bright tamarind sauce that balances sweet, tangy, and salty notes. Tender chicken, fluffy ribbons of egg, and a shower of crunchy peanuts meet fresh bean sprouts, chives, and lime for contrast. Serve it hot for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
- Prep20 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover them with several inches of room temperature water; let them soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste together in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then take it off the heat.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the eggs; scramble until the eggs are nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and rice noodles and stir until well combined.
- 5
Stir in the tamarind mixture, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and salt; cook until the noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the peanuts and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with bean sprouts, chives, and paprika; serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 860.06 kcal High
- Protein 30.97 g Good Source
- Carbs 150.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.07 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.02 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 154.92 mg High
- Sodium 2052.27 mg High
- Fiber 6.4 g Good Source
- Sugar 22.74 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 148.84 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.68 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1123.28 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 154.48 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 9.93 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 2.0 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
Join the first 5,000.
The first 5,000 members get lifetime Pro at 60% off. Priority access when we launch on iOS and Android. A direct line to the team building it.
No credit card required. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Your data is encrypted with AES-256 and TLS 1.3. We never sell your data.