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Healthy Chicken Pad Thai

healthy chicken pad thai

Healthy Chicken Pad Thai that you can make in minutes - no takeout needed! (dairy-free, gluten-free option)

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 large chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 oz brown rice noodles
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup bean sprouts

For Pad Thai Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tbsp low sodium tamari* or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 to 1 tsp Sriracha (depending on preferred spice level)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions
  • 1 tbsp corn starch

For garnish:

  • Sliced limes
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Chopped green onions
  • Shredded purple cabbage
  • Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients: Whisk together all sauce ingredients, chop veggies and garnishes and slice chicken.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch and chicken.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring about 6 cups water to a boil. At the same time, heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok.
  4. Add chicken mixture to heated oil in the skillet and cook on medium heat until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  5. Meanwhile, add rice noodles to boiling water and turn off heat. Let noodles cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  6. Add carrots and cabbage to wok and cook about 3 minutes. Push to side and add eggs to other side of the pan. Stir eggs until cooked.
  7. Add chicken, noodles, and sauce to wok with veggies and eggs. Stir to combine and let sauce thicken. Add bean sprout and stir to combine.
  8. Divide Pad Thai into individual bowls and garnish how you wish!

Notes

*Use tamari for gluten-free

Keywords: Pad Tai chicken, healthy Pad Tai