Chicken Pad Thai

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, turn off the heat and submerge the noodles for 8-10 minutes. Noodles are done when they are soft but “al dente.”

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or regular vegetable oil if that’s what you’ve got) in a skillet over medium. Once hot, add the chicken, onions, and salt. Saute until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are starting to brown.

Step 3

Move the chicken to one side of the pan, lower the heat, then add the eggs to the skillet, stirring them frequently to scramble.

Step 4

Once the noodles are done (see step 1), the chicken is cooked through, and the eggs are scrambled, use tongs to lift the noodles out of their soaking water. Add noodles to the skillet, then pour in the pad thai sauce. Stir to coat the noodles.

Step 5

Top with green onions, fresh cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Enjoy!

Step 6

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small, sealable jar or bottle and shake to combine. Pack in your cooler.