Pad Prik Chicken

Pad Prik Chicken
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about Pad Prik Chicken, a popular Thai dish that can be found in many restaurants in the USA.

Pad Prik Chicken, also known as Pad Thai Chicken or Thai Basil Chicken, is a stir-fry dish that originated in Thailand and has become a staple in many Thai restaurants around the world. The dish is made with chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce made from a combination of herbs and spices.

Here are some key ingredients you'll typically find in Pad Prik Chicken:

  • Chicken
    Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs are commonly used in Pad Prik Chicken. The chicken is usually cut into bite-sized pieces and stir-fried with the vegetables and sauce.
  • Vegetables
    The most common vegetables used in Pad Prik Chicken are bell peppers, onions, and Thai basil. The vegetables are typically sliced or diced and stir-fried with the chicken.
  • Sauce
    The sauce is what gives Pad Prik Chicken its unique flavor. It's made from a blend of fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, tamarind paste, and Thai chili peppers. The sauce is first cooked with the chicken and then thickened with cornstarch or flour to create a velvety texture.
  • Rice noodles
    Some versions of Pad Prik Chicken may include rice noodles, which are stir-fried with the chicken and vegetables.
  • Now that you know the ingredients, here's a simple recipe to make Pad Prik Chicken at home:

    Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 2 Thai chili peppers, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooked rice noodles (optional)
  • Instructions:

    1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.

    2. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

    3. Add the bell peppers, onion, and Thai basil to the pan and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender.

    4. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, tamarind paste, and Thai chili peppers to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

    5. Add the garlic to the pan and stir-fry for another minute.

    6. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.

    7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    8. Serve the Pad Prik Chicken hot, garnished with additional Thai basil leaves and accompanied by cooked rice noodles (if using).

    Enjoy your homemade Pad Prik Chicken!

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