Quick Chicken Pad Thai

Directions

1. 1
   Cover rice sticks with hot tap water in large bowl and soak until softened but not fully tender, about 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain noodles.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, whisk 3/4 cup warm water, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar in bowl until sugar is dissolved.
4. 4
   Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking.
5. 5
   Add chicken and garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Add noodles and fish sauce mixture and cook until noodles are coated with sauce, about 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Scatter bean sprouts and cilantro over noodles and continue to cook, tossing constantly, until noodles are fully tender, about 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve.