Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles
Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles balances chewy rice noodles with tender chicken and shrimp in a bright, sweet-tangy sauce, rounded out by crunchy bean sprouts and roasted peanuts. Fresh herbs and lime keep it lively, making it a great choice for a quick dinner or a casual gathering when you want big flavor without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Pour boiling water over the noodles and let them sit for 5 minutes; drain thoroughly and set aside.
- 2
Heat half the oil in a wok or deep skillet over high heat. Crumble in the chicken and add the hot sauce; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Set aside on a platter.
- 3
Add the remaining oil and the peppers to the pan; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, broth, ketchup, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. Add the noodles and the reserved meat; toss to combine. Heat through.
- 4
Add the sprouts and toss gently. Sprinkle with the onions, coriander and peanuts.
- Calories 646.63 kcal High
- Protein 31.13 g Good Source
- Carbs 90.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.59 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.66 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 96.82 mg High
- Sodium 1798.78 mg High
- Fiber 5.86 g Good Source
- Sugar 20.39 g High
- Added Sugar 6.72 g Moderate
- Calcium 455.08 mg Good Source
- Iron 6.32 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1405.42 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 178.2 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 81.84 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.81 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles is a Thai dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 646.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 646.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
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