Pad Thai

By emtoothfxr

The recipe calls for chicken but I think it would be good with prawns. I used 1 1/2 lbs of meat. Don't be afraid of the chili or jalapeno. It adds heat. Lime is a must. Taste like a good light alternative to the real thing. Use boob, not thigh for better flavor.
8 points for 2 cup serving

Ingredients

• 7 oz packaged rice noodles
• 1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup(s) fish sauce, divided
• 4 cup(s) broccoli, florets
• 1 medium carrot(s), finely sliced
• 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice, divided
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 3 Tbsp water
• 1 1/2 tsp ginger root, fresh, finely minced
• 2 spray(s) cooking spray
• 4 tsp peanut oil, divided
• 1 tsp green hot chili pepper(s), or red chili pepper, Thai-variety, deveined, seeded, minced*
• 1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
• 1 1/2 cup(s) bean sprouts
• 2 1/2 oz peanuts, dry-roasted, salted, minced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, minced

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Soak noodles in cold water for 1 hour.


Place chicken in a small bowl and cover with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce; set aside.


Steam broccoli and carrot until crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately immerse in cold water; drain and set aside.


Meanwhile, in another small bowl, combine remaining 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, sugar, water and ginger; mix well and set aside.


Coat a large wok or skillet with cooking spray and warm over medium-high heat; add 2 teaspoons of oil. When hot, add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and cover to keep warm; set aside.


Drain noodles thoroughly. Off heat, coat same wok or skillet with cooking spray and warm over medium-high heat; add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil. When hot, sauté garlic and chili pepper until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add noodles and fish sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until sauce is mostly absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and peanuts and veg; remove from heat. Add remaining tablespoon of lime juice, bean sprouts and cilantro; mix well. Serve immediately. Yields about 2 cups per serving.