Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai
Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai pairs tender chicken and soft-scrambled eggs with bouncy rice noodles, bright bean sprouts, and a glossy sauce that strikes a sweet-salty-tangy-spicy balance with a peanut note. It’s satisfying and saucy with umami depth from fish sauce and a touch of heat from cayenne. Ideal for a weeknight dinner when you want bold flavors and a crowd-pleasing noodle dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper; set aside.
- 3
Whisk the sugar, cayenne pepper, white wine vinegar, fish sauce, and peanut butter together in a bowl.
- 4
Coat the inside of a large skillet or wok with olive oil and set it over high heat.
- 5
Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil just until the outside turns white but the inside is still pink, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Remove the chicken and set it aside in a bowl.
- 7
Lower the heat under the skillet to medium-low. Cook and stir the garlic in the skillet until it turns translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 8
Cook and stir the eggs with the garlic until loosely set, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 9
Pour the peanut sauce into the garlic and eggs and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 10
Stir the rice noodles into the boiling water. Cook until the noodles are still slightly firm, about 5 minutes.
- 11
Drain the noodles.
- 12
Return the chicken to the skillet with the eggs and sauce. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 8 more minutes.
- 13
Stir the bean sprouts, rice noodles, and beef broth into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the noodles are tender and most of the broth has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- 14
Sprinkle with green onions to serve.
- Calories 706.4 kcal High
- Protein 38.33 g Good Source
- Carbs 118.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.31 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.49 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 243.63 mg High
- Sodium 2201.62 mg High
- Fiber 2.32 g Low Source
- Sugar 31.11 g High
- Added Sugar 0.43 g Low Source
- Calcium 58.28 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate
- Potassium 480.17 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 65.15 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.46 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai is a Thai dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Beef Broth, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 706.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Beef Broth, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Eggs. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 706.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 14 steps.
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