Authentic, Easy Chicken Pad Thai at Home

Ingredients:

1. 8 oz rice noodles
2. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3. 1 cup chicken breast, thinly sliced
4. 2 cloves garlic, minced
5. 2 eggs, lightly beaten
6. 1 cup bean sprouts
7. 4 green onions, sliced
8. 1/2 cup crushed peanuts
9. Lime wedges for garnish
10. Fresh cilantro for garnish

For the Sauce:

1. 3 tablespoons fish sauce
2. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
3. 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
4. 1 tablespoon brown sugar
5. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

Step 1: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

Step 2: In a wok or large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.

Step 3: Push the chicken to one side of the pan, add minced garlic, and stir briefly until fragrant. Push the garlic to the same side as the chicken.

Step 4: Pour beaten eggs into the empty side of the pan, scrambling them until just set.

Step 5: Mix the cooked chicken, garlic, and eggs together. Add cooked noodles and bean sprouts to the pan.

Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and chili powder to make the sauce.

Step 7: Pour the sauce over the noodle mixture and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 8: Add sliced green onions and toss again. Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.

Enjoy the authentic taste of Chicken Pad Thai in the comfort of your home!