Soak rice noodles in hot water.
Cut shrimp and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Heat cooking oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic.
Add shrimp and chicken and cook until done.
Add eggs and scramble them in the pan.
Add the soaked rice noodles and stir-fry.
Season with sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind sauce.
Add bean sprouts and chives, then stir-fry briefly.
Serve the stir-fried Pad Thai on a plate and garnish with crushed peanuts, lime, and cilantro.