Pad Thai

Name: Pad Thai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package rice noodles; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 0.125 tablespoon crushed red pepper; 2 cups bean sprouts; 3 green onions, chopped; 0.25 cup crushed peanuts; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

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This is a traditional pad thai recipe used by a friend's mother. You can use chicken, pork, beef, tofu, or a combination. You may want to start with less pepper and work your way up.

Recipe by April

Updated on August 25, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package rice noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
⅛ tablespoon crushed red pepper
2 cups bean sprouts
3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup crushed peanuts
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Soak rice noodles in cold water until soft, 30 to 50 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat butter in a wok; add chicken and sauté until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
Heat oil in the wok over medium-high heat. Crack eggs into hot oil and cook until firm. Stir in chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Add softened noodles, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, and red pepper; mix well until noodles are tender. Adjust seasonings to taste. Stir in bean sprouts and cook for 3 minutes.
Serve topped with green onions, crushed peanuts, and a wedge of lemon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

524	Calories
21g	Fat
59g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 524
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 178mg	59%
Sodium 594mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 59g	21%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 19mg	97%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 394mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.