Pad Thai With Chicken and Shrimp Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
This Pad Thai recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, blending tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and aromatic herbs with a savory-sweet sauce. It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a casual gathering with friends and family. With a zesty kick from red pepper flakes and the crunch of roasted peanuts, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Remember, the key to perfect Pad Thai is in the balance of flavors, so feel free to adjust the spice level and sauce quantities to suit your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh shrimp
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 limes
- 1/2 pound rice noodles
Instructions:
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Prepare Noodles: Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes until they are tender. Drain and set aside.
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Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili-garlic sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
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Prepare Ingredients: Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Peel and devein the shrimp, then chop them coarsely. Finely chop the garlic cloves.
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Cook Protein: Heat peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped garlic, chicken cubes, shrimp, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink and the chicken is cooked through.
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Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken and shrimp. Stir well and cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Scramble Eggs: Push the chicken and shrimp to one side of the pan, then crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble them gently with a spatula until they are cooked but still slightly runny.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the drained rice noodles to the pan and toss them until they are evenly coated with the sauce and mixed with the chicken, shrimp, and eggs.
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Add Vegetables: Stir in the bean sprouts, chopped green onions, and half of the chopped cilantro. Continue to toss the ingredients for another minute or so, until everything is heated through.
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Serve: Transfer the Pad Thai to a large serving platter. Sprinkle the remaining chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts over the top. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the noodles before eating.
Enjoy your homemade Pad Thai with Chicken and Shrimp, bursting with bold flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds! 🍲🍤🌶️
