Authentic Pad Thai

Name: Authentic Pad Thai
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried rice noodles; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup distilled white vinegar; 0.25 cup fish sauce; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips; 1.5 teaspoons garlic, minced; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1.5 tablespoons white sugar; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1 cup coarsely ground peanuts; 2 cups bean sprouts; 0.5 cup chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon paprika, or to taste; 1 medium lime, cut into wedges