Homemade Pad Thai: A Symphony of Thai Flavors

Experience a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy in this homemade Pad Thai inspired by traditional Thai cuisine. Crisp peanuts, aromatic herbs, and tender chicken come together for a flavorful meal.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 15 min
🍽️ Servings: 2

🥄 Ingredients

Main:

200 g chicken breast
120 g wide rice noodles
30 g roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
2-3 eggs

Aromatic Paste:

15 g grated ginger paste
2 large garlic cloves
1 red chili pepper
5 parsley stems
5 large basil leaves (or mint)
3 tbsp neutral oil (sunflower, avocado, grape seed)
Salt, to taste

Sauce:

Juice of 2 limes (approx. 4 tbsp)
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp salty soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Mix all sauce ingredients in a small cup until sugar dissolves completely.
Blend all aromatic paste ingredients until smooth using a hand blender or food processor.
Slice chicken breast into bite-sized strips. Crush peanuts into powder using a mortar and pestle. Beat eggs with a pinch of salt.
Bring salted water to a boil and cook rice noodles for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and shake well in a colander to remove excess water. Cut noodles a few times with scissors to ease mixing and eating.
Heat a large wok or frying pan (approx. 28 cm diameter). Add 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry chicken strips until cooked through and no longer pink. Season lightly with salt while cooking. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same pan, add aromatic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until oil separates. Return chicken to pan and stir-fry together for 1 minute.
Add noodles and stir-fry for 1 minute. Pour in sauce and lime zest (from half a lime). Stir-fry 2 minutes until noodles absorb the sauce.
Mix in peanut powder evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice.
Remove from heat. Pour beaten eggs over noodles and stir continuously for 1 minute until eggs are cooked.
Serve immediately with lime wedges, sliced chili, and chopped green onions.

💡 Tips

Use fresh herbs for authentic flavor.
Adjust chili quantity to your spice preference.
Stir-fry quickly on high heat for the best texture.

🎉 Perfect For

Quick weeknight dinners
Thai cuisine enthusiasts
Flavorful, balanced meals

📝 Final Thoughts

This homemade Pad Thai delivers a harmonious blend of tangy lime, crunchy peanuts, and aromatic herbs paired with tender chicken and silky noodles — a true Thai flavor symphony on your plate.