Chicken Pad Thai with Tamarind Sauce
Chicken Pad Thai with Tamarind Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of tender chicken, rice noodles, and a tangy tamarind sauce that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
- 8 oz. rice noodles
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
For the tamarind sauce:
- 1/4 cup tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
To start, soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes until they are soft. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, and water to make the sauce.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Push the chicken to one side of the wok and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix with the chicken.
Add the soaked rice noodles to the wok and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until heated through. Pour the tamarind sauce over the noodles and stir-fry for another minute until everything is well coated.
Add the bean sprouts and half of the chopped peanuts to the wok and stir-fry for another minute. Transfer the pad thai to a serving dish and garnish with the remaining chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, and lime wedges.
This Chicken Pad Thai with Tamarind Sauce is a perfect combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. The noodles are soft and chewy, while the chicken is tender and juicy. The tamarind sauce adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that complements the dish perfectly. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Type of dish: Thai Noodle
Main ingredients: Chicken, Rice Noodles, Tamarind Sauce
