Description
Pad Thai with a Peanut Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender rice noodles, succulent chicken, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy, nutty sauce. This beloved classic not only delights your taste buds but also brings a sense of nostalgia to family gatherings. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s perfect for cozy dinners or casual get-togethers. Finish with a sprinkle of green onions and crushed peanuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water until tender; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side). Slice into strips.
- Stir-fry sliced bell peppers for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Combine cooked noodles, chicken strips, and sauce in the skillet; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve with chopped green onions on top and drizzle any extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg