Description

This Easy Spicy Chicken Pad Thai is a quick and flavorful take on the classic Thai street food. Tender chicken, rice noodles, and crisp veggies are tossed in a sweet, savory, and spicy sauce that hits all the right notes. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and ready in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

For the sauce:

3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional, for extra richness)

For the Pad Thai:

8 oz flat rice noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup bean sprouts
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Prepare noodles:
Soak rice noodles in warm water for 20-30 minutes or until soft, then drain and set aside.
Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, and peanut butter (if using). Set aside.
Cook the chicken:
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Scramble eggs:
In the same skillet, add the beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set.
Combine ingredients:
Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Then add the soaked noodles and sauce. Toss everything together. Return the chicken to the pan, then add bell pepper and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
Finish and serve:
Top with chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra heat, add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp if you prefer.
Don’t overcook the noodles—they should be soft but still have a slight bite.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 510
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 145mg