This Chicken Pad Thai for Two is a scaled-down version of the popular street food common in Thailand. Chewy noodles, crunchy peanuts, and a tangy-spicy sauce accompany juicy stir-fried chicken breast for a meal that's ready to enjoy in 30 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Keyword pad thai for two
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Calories 835kcal
Author Erica
Ingredients
4ouncesPad Thai rice noodles
¼cupunsalted peanutschopped
¼cuptamarind water
3tablespoonslower sodium soy sauce
3tablespoonsbrown sugar
2teaspoonsfish sauce
2tablespoonslime juiceabout 1 medium lime
2tablespoonsmirinrice vinegar
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
1tablespoonoil
2chicken breastscut into strips
2clovesgarlicminced
2large eggslightly beaten
2green onionsscallions, sliced
¼cupfresh cilantrochopped
Chili saucefor garnish
Lime wedgesfor garnish
Instructions
Boil water in a large saucepan, then place rice noodles inside, making sure they are completely submerged. Let soak until tender but not mushy, 5–10 minutes. Drain (do not rinse) and set aside.
Set a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the chopped peanuts for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a small bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the tamarind water, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, mirin, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Add the oil to the hot wok. Add the chicken and stir-fry 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the wok and cook until barely set, about 45 seconds. When the eggs are scrambled, remove the wok from the heat and set aside.
Return the chicken to the wok with the eggs, then pour in half of the sauce. Add the noodles and toss to coat in the sauce.
Sprinkle the green onions, cilantro, and toasted peanuts over the noodles, then toss lightly to combine. Divide between two bowls and serve warm with lime wedges and additional sauce, if desired.