Quick and Easy Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6.75 ounce) package dried rice vermicelli; 3 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 teaspoons smooth peanut butter; hot chile paste (optional); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced; 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 cups bean sprouts; 2 green bell peppers, sliced; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 (6.75 ounce) package dried rice vermicelli
3 cups ketchup
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons smooth peanut butter
hot chile paste (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups bean sprouts
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts

1
Soak rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes.
2
Drain, and set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, stir together the ketchup, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, curry powder, peanut butter and chile paste.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until juices run clear.
7
Add the green peppers, and saute for a minute.
8
Move the chicken and pepper to one side of the pan, and pour in the eggs.
9
Cook eggs, stirring constantly until firm and scrambled, stir in the chicken and peppers.
10
Add shrimp and pour in 1/4 of the ketchup mixture along with bean sprouts and noodles.
11
Mix and cook for a few minutes until shrimp are pink.
12
Add the remaining sauce, and cook until heated through.
13
Garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts, and serve.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6.75 ounce) package dried rice vermicelli, 3 cups ketchup, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Quick and Easy Pad Thai falls under the Seafood 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!

Quick and Easy Pad Thai

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