Pad Thai with Chicken (or Tofu)


Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces flat rice noodles (found in the Asian section in most grocery stores – may sub fettuccine noodles in a pinch), cooked al dente according to package instructions.

  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast - pounded to ½ inch thickness and chopped into bite-sized pieces / or substitute extra firm tofu

  • salt & pepper - to taste

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

  •  cup sliced green onions

  • ¼ cup sliced white onions

  •  cup cilantro roughly chopped

  • optional: peanuts

Sauce

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (be sure to get vegetarian, found in the Asian section at most grocery stores)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter
  • juice of 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions:
  • Season chicken or tofu with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook chicken or tofu in a large wok or pan over medium heat, stirring throughout until cooked through (about 6-8 minutes), transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Crack eggs over preheated pan (where you cooked the chicken or tofu) and allow to fry for a bout a minute ,then break it up with a spoon and add the onions and bean sprouts.
  • Add chicken and sauce. Add noodles and toss to coat the noodles in the sauce.
  • Stir in green onions and cilantro. Garnish with peanuts if desired.
  • Make it spicy: (optional) Add 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to give it a kick! 

Prep time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4 servings

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