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A close-up shot of a savory plate of Pad See Ew, featuring wide rice noodles, tender chicken, and vibrant Chinese broccoli.
Layla

Pad See Ew

Skip the takeout and make this incredibly satisfying, savory, and slightly smoky Thai street food classic right in your own kitchen!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

For the Protein & Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1.5 lb fresh wide rice noodles often labeled 'Ho Fun' or 'Chow Fun'; separate gently
  • 8 oz Chinese broccoli (gai lan) tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed, divided
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce for color and depth
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce or regular soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper optional

Equipment

  • Large wok or 12-inch non-stick skillet
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Get Your Prep On
  1. First things first, make sure all your ingredients are ready to go. Thinly slice the chicken, mince the garlic, and cut the Chinese broccoli into 2-inch pieces. Gently separate your fresh wide rice noodles to prevent them from clumping later on. In a small bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper (if using) for the sauce, then set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large wok or a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until it's cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the wok and set it aside.
  3. Add another 0.5 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Crack the eggs directly into the hot pan and quickly scramble them, breaking them into small pieces. Cook for about 1 minute until just set, then remove them and set aside with the chicken.
  4. Add the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of oil to the wok. Toss in the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the Chinese broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it's vibrant green and tender-crisp. You want a bit of a bite left.
  5. Push the broccoli to one side of the wok. Add the separated rice noodles to the empty side, letting them sit for about 30 seconds to get a little char. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the noodles and broccoli. Add the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs back into the wok.
  6. Using a spatula or tongs, aggressively toss and stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes. Make sure the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and have absorbed all that delicious flavor, getting slightly caramelized in spots. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Pad See Ew!

Notes

The secret to truly great Pad See Ew is high heat and not overcrowding your pan. If your wok or skillet isn't large enough, cook the chicken and noodles in two batches to ensure everything gets stir-fried properly, not steamed. Fresh wide rice noodles are key here for that authentic chewy texture; if you can only find dried, follow package instructions to rehydrate them, but be careful not to overcook. Don't be shy about getting a little char on the noodles – that's where the best 'wok hei' (smoky flavor) comes from!