Chicken Pad Thai Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. rice stick noodles
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp. fish sauce
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 tbsp. tamarind concentrate
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Soak the rice noodles in cold water for about 30 minutes until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
2. Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
6. Push the chicken to one side of the wok and crack the eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix everything together.
7. Add the soaked noodles to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are soft.
8. Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir to coat everything evenly.
9. Add the bean sprouts and scallions, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
10. Add the chopped peanuts and cilantro, then toss everything together.
11. Serve hot with additional chopped peanuts and cilantro on top, if desired. Enjoy your delicious chicken pad thai!