Pad Thai style noodles (chicken)

Ingredients

• 12 oz rice noodles (flat, 6-8mm) or lo mein noodles shop
• 1 lb chicken thighs shop
• 3 eggs eggs shop
• 1 bag frozen stir-fry veg mix shop
• 3 cloves garlic shop
• 3 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce) shop
• 2 tbsp soy sauce shop
• 2 tbsp lime juice shop
• 1 tbsp sugar or honey shop
• 2 tbsp neutral oil shop
• 4 stalks green onion shop

Method

1. Sauce: mix fish sauce + soy + lime + sugar.
2. Soak rice noodles in hot water 10 min (or cook lo mein normally). Drain.
3. Stir-fry chicken with garlic on high heat. Push to side, scramble eggs in pan.
4. Add frozen veg + noodles. Pour sauce over. Toss hard until absorbed.
5. Toppings: bean sprouts (if available), green onion, crushed peanuts, lime wedge, sriracha.
6. Peanuts add healthy fat + protein — worth keeping in pantry.
7. Reheat: microwave 2-3 min, add a small splash of water and cover with a damp paper towel, stir halfway through.