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Easy Chicken Pad Thai with Tofu

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This Easy Chicken Pad Thai with Tofu is a flavorful, takeout-style Thai dish made at home in just 30 minutes. Packed with tender chicken, crispy tofu, rice noodles, and a perfectly balanced sweet-savory tamarind sauce, it’s a quick and satisfying meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • wok or large pan
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g rice noodles (medium width)
  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 200 g firm tofu, cubed
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 red chili (optional)
  • 3 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20–30 minutes until pliable but not mushy, then drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir until sugar dissolves and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then remove. Cook tofu until lightly browned and set aside.
  • Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Push to the side, add eggs, and scramble until just set.
  • Add noodles and sauce to the pan. Toss well, then return chicken and tofu. Add bean sprouts and green onions and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
  • Serve hot topped with chopped peanuts and lime wedges. Add chili if desired.

Notes

Do not over-soak the noodles to avoid mushy texture. Prep all ingredients before cooking since stir-frying is quick. Adjust sauce to taste for sweetness, tanginess, and saltiness. For variations, swap chicken with shrimp or tofu, and adjust spice with chili or sriracha.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken pad thai, easy thai noodles, homemade pad thai, pad thai with tofu
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