Easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Tablespoons Asian Fish Sauce; 1 cup Water; 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice, Divided; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar; 3- 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 pound Linguini Pasta; 3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 3 To 4), Cut Into 1-inch Cubes; ⅔ cups Salted Peanuts, Finely Chopped, Divided; 2 cups Bean Sprouts; 1/2 cups Lightly Packed Cilantro Leaves

Servings: persons

5 Tablespoons Asian Fish Sauce
1 cup Water
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice, Divided
1- 1/2 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar
3- 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 pound Linguini Pasta
3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 3 To 4), Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
⅔ cups Salted Peanuts, Finely Chopped, Divided
2 cups Bean Sprouts
1/2 cups Lightly Packed Cilantro Leaves

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In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the fish sauce with the water, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the vinegar, sugar, salt, and cayenne.
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In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until done, about 12 minutes.
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Drain.
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Meanwhile, in a wok or large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat.
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Put the remaining oil in the pan, add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
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Add the pasta and the fish-sauce mixture.
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Cook, stirring, until nearly all the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the chicken and 1/3 cup peanuts.
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Remove from the heat.
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Stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, the bean sprouts, and half the cilantro.
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Top with the remaining peanuts and cilantro.

1153

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Tablespoons Asian Fish Sauce, 1 cup Water, 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice, Divided, 1- 1/2 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken Pad Thai falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Chicken Pad Thai

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Variations & substitutions

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