Description
Broiled Thai Pad Thai is a delectable dish that captures the vibrant essence of Thailand in your kitchen. Featuring tender rice noodles, succulent chicken, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this recipe is brought to life with a tangy tamarind sauce and garnished with crunchy peanuts and zesty lime. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual get-togethers, it’s easily customizable while providing a healthier alternative to traditional stir-fried versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced thinly
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Crushed peanuts and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place in the prepared dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, minced garlic, and a splash of water.
- Bake chicken for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Slice cooked chicken and combine it with noodles and green onions in a large pot. Pour the sauce over everything and mix well.
- Serve garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg