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Make better than take out chicken and shrimp peanut free pad Thai right at home. Sweet, salty, savory – pad Thai is universally loved and for good reason. Forget delivery and customize your Pad Thai just the way you like it – this one had no peanuts because around here we do the #peanutfree life. Instead, there are buttery roasted cashews for that nutty crunch. #padthai #recipes #dinner #noodles #padthairecipe #thairecipes
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20 Minute Peanut Free Chicken and Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

Make better than take out chicken and shrimp pad Thai right at home. Sweet, salty, savory – pad Thai is universally loved and for good reason. Forget delivery and customize your Pad Thai just the way you like it – this one had no peanuts!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: thai
Keyword: noodles
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 ounces pad Thai noodles
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 shallot sliced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 chicken thigh cut into bite size pieces
  • 5-6 prawns
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 green onion cut into 2 inch lengths
  • chopped roasted cashews to finish
  • crushed chili to finish
  • lime wedges to finish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, tamarind paste, and fish sauce with 1/4 cup water. Taste and adjust. The sauce should be balanced between sweet, sour, and savory.
    Make better than take out chicken and shrimp peanut free pad Thai right at home. Sweet, salty, savory – pad Thai is universally loved and for good reason. Forget delivery and customize your Pad Thai just the way you like it – this one had no peanuts because around here we do the #peanutfree life. Instead, there are buttery roasted cashews for that nutty crunch. #padthai #recipes #dinner #noodles #padthairecipe #thairecipes
  • Soften the noodles in warm water until just pliable – they will continue to cook in the pan. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil over medium high heat in large work or nonstick frying pan. Add the shallot and and garlic cook briefly, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally. Add the shrimp and cook, tossing.
    Make better than take out chicken and shrimp peanut free pad Thai right at home. Sweet, salty, savory – pad Thai is universally loved and for good reason. Forget delivery and customize your Pad Thai just the way you like it – this one had no peanuts because around here we do the #peanutfree life. Instead, there are buttery roasted cashews for that nutty crunch. #padthai #recipes #dinner #noodles #padthairecipe #thairecipes
  • Push the chicken and shrimp to one side and if the pan is dry, add a bit of oil. Add the eggs to the space in the pan and scramble, cooking until mostly set, but still a bit runny.
    Make better than take out chicken and shrimp peanut free pad Thai right at home. Sweet, salty, savory – pad Thai is universally loved and for good reason. Forget delivery and customize your Pad Thai just the way you like it – this one had no peanuts because around here we do the #peanutfree life. Instead, there are buttery roasted cashews for that nutty crunch. #padthai #recipes #dinner #noodles #padthairecipe #thairecipes
  • Turn up the heat and add the noodles (just grab them out of the water and add to the pan) and the sauce, tossing quickly, making sure the sauce coats all of the noodles. If the pan looks dry, add a bit of water, a tablespoon at a time until the noodles are nice and saucy.
    Make better than take out chicken and shrimp peanut free pad Thai right at home. Sweet, salty, savory – pad Thai is universally loved and for good reason. Forget delivery and customize your Pad Thai just the way you like it – this one had no peanuts because around here we do the #peanutfree life. Instead, there are buttery roasted cashews for that nutty crunch. #padthai #recipes #dinner #noodles #padthairecipe #thairecipes
  • Turn off the heat and stir in half of the bean sprouts and half of the green onions, tossing until soft.
    Make better than take out chicken and shrimp peanut free pad Thai right at home. Sweet, salty, savory – pad Thai is universally loved and for good reason. Forget delivery and customize your Pad Thai just the way you like it – this one had no peanuts because around here we do the #peanutfree life. Instead, there are buttery roasted cashews for that nutty crunch. #padthai #recipes #dinner #noodles #padthairecipe #thairecipes
  • Serve topped with chopped cashews, extra bean sprouts, green onions, crushed chili, and lime to squeeze. Enjoy hot!
    Make better than take out chicken and shrimp peanut free pad Thai right at home. Sweet, salty, savory – pad Thai is universally loved and for good reason. Forget delivery and customize your Pad Thai just the way you like it – this one had no peanuts because around here we do the #peanutfree life. Instead, there are buttery roasted cashews for that nutty crunch. #padthai #recipes #dinner #noodles #padthairecipe #thairecipes