Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable flavors of Pad Thai with succulent chicken and shrimp. This popular Thai dish combines the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide. With its vibrant rice noodles, tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and a symphony of aromatic spices, it’s sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Let’s explore some of the mouthwatering recipes and create a Pad Thai experience that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
EASY PAD THAI RECIPE ( CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR TOFU)
An easy recipe for Pad Thai with simple accessible ingredients with the most amazing flavor! The best part ... once you have your ingredients prepped it only takes 15 minutes of actual cooking time! See recipe notes for tips and tricks! Read the directions all the way through before starting. Watch the video above!
Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog
Categories Main
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package instructions (or place rice noodles in a shallow bowl or baking dish and boil enough water to cover them. Cover with boiling water for 7- 8 minutes, until tender, then drain. They don't have to be totally soft, just bendy and pliable)
- shallot, garlic and ginger and set aside.
- the two eggs in a bowl with a fork and add a generous, 3-finger pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Whisk fish sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce. (see notes) in a small bowl. Set aside.
- slice chicken into very thin strips and season with salt and pepper. Crispy Tofu: Blot tofu with paper towels pressing down firmly. Cut tofu into ¾ inch cubes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and for extra crispy, dredge in a little corn starch. Shrimp: Peel and season with salt and pepper. COOK: Sear the seasoned chicken, shrimp or tofu in a wok with hot oil until cooked through over medium-high heat. Set aside, on top of a paper towel, wipe out the pan. Turn heat off.
- Gather your chopped shallots, whisked eggs, cooked noodles, cooked protein and Pad Thai sauce around the stove. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in the wok over medium heat, add shallot-garlic-ginger and stir, cooking just a few minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Make a well in the center of the wok, scooting the shallot mixture to the side of the pan, add the whisked eggs. With a metal spatula, scramble them and break them apart into little bits, letting them brown just a little, and incorporate them into the shallots continuing to break them into small bits.
- Add the drained, semi-soft noodles and toss with the egg mixture, stirring, flipping, frying constantly for 3-4 minutes until noodles become soft and pliable.
- and cook 1 minute. It will smell quite fishy at first - turn your fan on - but it will mellow out perfectly. Add the cooked chicken, tofu or shrimp and turn and toss the noodles for a few more minutes. Cook until the noodles are soft (but still a little chewy) adding just a little water if it seems too dry.
- and roasted peanuts (or serve on the side) and sprinkle with chili flakes and scallions. Squeeze with a little lime juice. Taste. Adjust salt, lime and sweetness to your liking adding a pinch of salt, more lime or more a pinch more sugar to taste. Give one more toss and serve immediately. Divide among two plates.
- with more bean sprouts, fresh scallions, cilantro or basil, chili flakes, lime wedges and roasted crushed peanuts. Or make this Peanut Chili Crunch!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize ( with chicken breast), Calories 588 calories, Sugar 16.9 g, Sodium 1063.3 mg, Fat 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 30.1 g, Cholesterol 248.1 mg
PAD THAI (WITH CHICKEN OR SHRIMP)
This is such a flavorful, hearty, approachable Pad Thai that anyone can make! It's made with ingredients you can find at the regular grocery store and it's sure to leave you craving more!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare rice noodles according to directions listed on package. In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice and fish sauce, set aside.
- While noodles are cooking, heat oil in a wok or a 12-inch deep saute pan set over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute until cooked through, about 6 minutes. If using shrimp cook about 1 1/2 minutes per side or until opaque.
- Transfer to a plate, leaving oil in pan. Add bell pepper and carrots saute 1 - 2 minutes then add garlic, green onions and bean sprouts saute 1 minute longer.
- Push veggies to edges of pan and crack eggs into center. Cook and scramble until eggs have cooked through. Add in chicken, noodles and sauce and toss everything together and cook 1 - 2 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with cilantro, peanuts and optional red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 kcal, Carbohydrate 71 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 1212 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SHRIMP PAD THAI
You can make this yummy Thai classic in no time. Find fish sauce and chili garlic sauce in the Asian foods aisle of your grocery store. -Elise Ray, Shawnee, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink; remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the pan. Make a well in the center of the onion mixture; add egg. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until egg is completely set. , Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce and peanuts; heat through. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain noodles; toss with shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SPICY SHRIMP PAD THAI
I used other pad thai recipes from this website and added shrimp and my own little flavor and spice.
Provided by n0xzemagrl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine rice wine vinegar, ketchup, fish sauce, chile sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Add shrimp to the wok. Cook and stir until pink, about 4 minutes. Add the ketchup mixture and stir. Move all ingredients to one side to clear a small space in the pan. Pour in eggs and cook without stirring until partially set, about 3 minutes.
- Stir the drained noodles into the shrimp and egg mixture. Add 1/2 cup peanuts, 1/4 cup bean sprouts, and carrots. Cook and stir until noodles are heated through, about 2 minutes. Garnish with the remaining peanuts, bean sprouts, lime wedges, green onions, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.6 g, Cholesterol 120.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1421.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
PAD THAI WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP
PLEASE NOTE: This calls for one 1/2 pound package of noodles. Not one pound. Not a pound and a half. I'm not sure how else to write it so that it's clearer. I think this is a great Pad Thai recipe - quick and easy. It's certainly a favourite in our house. I would suggest making a double batch of the sauce, so the dish is even more flavorful. For those with milder tastes, cut back on the red pepper flakes. The recipe as is has quite a bite to it. This isn't a "authentic" Pad Thai recipe, so if that's what you are looking for, then this may not be it.
Provided by Just Call Me Martha
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place noodles in large bowl and cover with boiling water for about 10 minutes.
- Drain.
- Set aside.
- Mix together fish sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, chili-garlic sauce and sugar.
- Set aside.
- Cut chicken into 1" cubes.
- Peel and de-vein raw shrimp and chop coarsely.
- Finely chop garlic.
- Heat peanut oil in large frying pan or wok.
- Add garlic, chicken, shrimp and red pepper flakes.
- Stir until shrimp turns pink.
- Add sauce mixture and stir for 3 more minutes.
- Add beaten eggs and stir constantly for one minute.
- Add drained rice noodles and toss until coated.
- Stir in bean sprouts, onions and 1/2 cup cilantro.
- Stir and toss for a minute or so, until heated.
- Spoon out onto large serving platter.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and remaining cilantro.
- Top with slices or wedges of lime, which will be used to squeeze over noodles upon serving.
PAD THAI WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, peanut butter, and chili paste until smooth.
- Heat a large wok over medium-high heat, and add canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and let cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetables, chicken, and shrimp, and stir-fry until chicken and shrimp are browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss to coat.
- Add peanut/spice paste, brown sugar and cider vinegar and toss to distribute. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Spread chopped romaine on a platter. Serve pad Thai on top of lettuce and garnish with mung bean sprouts, lime, cilantro and chopped peanuts.
CLASSIC CHICKEN PAD THAI
Make authentic Thai noodles at home with this chicken pad Thai recipe. The sauce is made from scratch using Thai favorites like fish sauce, tamarind paste, and shrimp paste.
Provided by ChefJackie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soak rice noodles in a bowl of water for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and tamarind paste in a bowl. Whisk well and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add tofu. Cook chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and shrimp paste to the wok and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes, then add fish sauce mixture and drained noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Push noodles to one side of the wok. Crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble until firm, about 3 minutes. Stir into the noodles. Serve with peanuts, bean sprouts, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 796.9 calories, Carbohydrate 97.5 g, Cholesterol 190.4 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 3005.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
TRADITIONAL CHICKEN & SHRIMP PAD THAI
Thailand's most famous noodle dish. This dish comes together quickly, so it's handy to have the ingredients prepped and ready before you begin. I don't care for cilantro so I leave it out, but I posted the recipe as it was written.
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Thai
Time 30m
Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare rice noodles according to the package. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside in a bowl.
- Combine water, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat one tsp oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add beaten egg and stir fry. Remove scrambled egg from pan and add to noodles.
- Add one tsp oil to heated pan, stir in garlic, chicken and shrimp. Stir fry just until chicken turns opaque and loses its pink color.
- Add green onions and cook an additional minute.
- Add noodle-egg mixture and sauce, cook until thoroughly heated.
- Remove from heat; toss with bean sprouts and cilantro.
- Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure to gather and measure all of your ingredients and have them ready to go. This will help ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and quality. This includes using fresh vegetables, herbs, and meat.
- Cook the Noodles Properly: Be sure to cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. This will ensure that they are cooked through but still retain their chewy texture.
- Use a Well-Seasoned Wok: A well-seasoned wok will help prevent the food from sticking and will also impart a nice flavor to the dish.
- Add the Ingredients in the Correct Order: It is important to add the ingredients to the wok in the correct order. This will help ensure that they cook evenly and that the flavors meld together properly.
- Use a High Heat: Pad Thai is a dish that is traditionally cooked over a high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the meat and vegetables and will also help to infuse the dish with flavor.
- Don't Overcrowd the Wok: When adding the ingredients to the wok, be sure to not overcrowd it. This will help to ensure that the food cooks evenly and that it does not become soggy.
- Serve Immediately: Pad Thai is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that it is hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Pad Thai is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your own preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, with chicken or shrimp, or with a variety of vegetables, there is a Pad Thai recipe out there for everyone. With a little practice, you can master the art of making this classic Thai dish at home. So grab your wok and get cooking!
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