Quick Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried rice noodles, about 1/8 inch wide; ¾ cup warm water; ¼ cup fish sauce; 2 limes, juice of; ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups); 4 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup bean sprouts; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1
Cover rice sticks with hot tap water in large bowl and soak until softened but not fully tender, about 20 minutes.
2
Drain noodles.
3
Meanwhile, whisk 3/4 cup warm water, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar in bowl until sugar is dissolved.
4
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking.
5
Add chicken and garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6
Add noodles and fish sauce mixture and cook until noodles are coated with sauce, about 3 minutes.
7
Scatter bean sprouts and cilantro over noodles and continue to cook, tossing constantly, until noodles are fully tender, about 3 minutes.
8
Serve.

504

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces dried rice noodles, about 1/8 inch wide, ¾ cup warm water, ¼ cup fish sauce, 2 limes, juice of, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

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Quick Chicken Pad Thai

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