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Pad Thai Chicken with broiled lime

Pad Thai Chicken

Pad Thai Chicken are moist chunks of savory chicken, tender red pepper rings and creamy noodles bathed in a soy sauce vinaigrette will have your mouth watering from start to tangy finish.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :25 minutes
Total Time :30 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :392
Course :Dinner, Main Course

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce linguine noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 pounds chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1/4 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 medium lime juiced
  • 2 medium red pepper stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 2 medium green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup peanuts chopped
  • Extra chopped peanuts sliced green onions and lime wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions 

  • Heat a large pot of salted, boiling water. Cook linguine noodles according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add red pepper  and jalapeno and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Heat second tablespoon of oil (if needed) in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning until all sides are golden brown and chicken is cooked thru, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, garlic, ginger and juice from the lime.
  • Add noodles and sauce to the skillet and toss to coat. Fold in the peppers. green onions and peanuts. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Serve with extra sliced green onions, chopped peanuts and lime wedges.

Chef Tips

For crispy chicken, coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch before frying.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Pad Thai Chicken
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
392
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9.8
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.88
g
24
%
Cholesterol
 
18.14
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
1321.13
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
440.65
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
58.33
g
19
%
Fiber
 
3.9
g
16
%
Sugar
 
13.17
g
15
%
Protein
 
18.66
g
37
%
Vitamin A
 
996.23
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
43.9
mg
53
%
Calcium
 
42.63
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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