Description
Broiled Thai Pad Thai is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines chewy rice noodles, juicy chicken thighs, and fresh vegetables, all coated in a creamy peanut sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without the fuss. With its delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes, every bite is an explosion of taste. Serve hot with optional garnishes of cilantro and crushed peanuts for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: cilantro and crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in hot water until softened but slightly firm; drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add sliced bell peppers and carrots to the skillet; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Add soaked noodles to the skillet along with the sauce mixture; stir gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Transfer to a broiler-safe dish and broil on high for 3-5 minutes until edges caramelize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg