Ground Chicken Pad Thai

Name: Ground Chicken Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 14 oz. fettuccine-width rice stick noodles; 1/4 c. peanut oil, divided, plus more for coating noodles; 1 tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. fish sauce; 1/4 c. dark brown sugar; 3 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/4 c. chopped scallions; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 lb. ground chicken; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 small head Napa cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups); 1 c. mung bean sprouts; 1/2 c. roasted peanuts, chopped; Fresh cilantro and Thai basil, for garnish; 2 limes, quartered, for serving

This fast dinner staple is one of the yummiest ways to use ground chicken!

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Apr 14, 2022

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Ian Palmer

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Wondering what to do with that package of ground chicken in the fridge? Give this quick and easy pad Thai a try! It's every bit as tasty as takeout, only faster!

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Ingredients

14 oz. fettuccine-width rice stick noodles
1/4 cup peanut oil, divided, plus more for coating noodles
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 lb. ground chicken
2 large eggs, beaten
1 small head Napa cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Fresh cilantro and Thai basil, for garnish
2 limes, quartered, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cook noodles according to the package directions. Drain, run under cold water until cool, then toss with a little peanut oil.
2. Step 2Whisk together 1 tablespoon fish sauce and cornstarch in a bowl. Whisk in sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining 3 tablespoons fish sauce.
3. Step 3Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggs and cook, breaking them up into small pieces, just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Add cabbage and sprouts. Cook, stirring, just until starting to wilt, about 1 minute. Add noodles and sauce (whisk sauce just before adding to reincorporate cornstarch). Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Step 4Serve garnished with peanuts, cilantro, and basil with lime wedges alongside.