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Quick & Easy Chicken Pad Thai

Quick & Easy Chicken Pad Thai

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Indulge in the deliciousness of Quick & Easy Chicken Pad Thai, a delightful dish that brings authentic flavors to your home kitchen in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this recipe features chewy rice noodles, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a savory tamarind sauce that will leave everyone asking for seconds. The versatility of this dish allows you to customize it with your choice of proteins and veggies, making it an ideal meal for all ages. Enjoy the vibrant tastes of Thailand without the fuss—this quick pad thai recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4.05 oz dried thin flat rice noodles
  • 6.35 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs (sliced thinly)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup garlic chives (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2.46 oz tamarind pulp

Instructions

  1. Season sliced chicken thighs with salt and set aside.
  2. Soak tamarind pulp in hot water for 3 minutes, then strain to make the concentrate.
  3. In a non-stick wok, caramelize palm sugar over medium heat. Mix with tamarind concentrate and fish sauce; set aside.
  4. Soak rice noodles in boiling water until limp but firm (about 2-4 minutes), then strain.
  5. Cook seasoned chicken in the same wok until browned; remove and set aside.
  6. Stir-fry shallots and garlic, then add diced tofu and stir-fry further.
  7. Add soaked noodles and sauce mixture to the wok; cook until combined (5-7 minutes).
  8. Push ingredients to one side and scramble eggs in the empty space before mixing everything.
  9. Toss in bean sprouts and garlic chives just before serving.

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