Dinner for 4
Chicken Tofu Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir-fry with chicken, tofu, eggs, bean sprouts, and a tangy tamarind sauce.
$10.71for 4 servings
$2.68 per serving$10.71 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ThaiDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.26Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.53Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Fresh peas and snap peas$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.45Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 7 oz rice noodles
- 2 tbsp tamarind puree
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 7 oz chicken breast
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup tofu
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- lime wedges
- ground chili (optional)
- extra bean sprouts (optional)
Steps
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 8 minutes, then drain them.
- Whisk the tamarind, brown sugar, fish sauce, and oyster sauce in a small bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large wok over medium-high heat, then stir-fry the garlic, onion, chicken, and tofu for 7 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Push the mixture aside, add the remaining oil and eggs, and scramble until firm.
- Add the noodles and sauce, then toss for 3 minutes until coated and hot.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions, then top with peanuts and lime wedges.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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