Healthy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
created by
Adrienne G. Dec. 22, 2024
“Dinner was a small leftover portion of chicken pad Thai from the day before. I made all of it and weighed the ingredients and calculated the macros. Lots of veggies including pea pods and bean sprouts. I also had a very simple side salad of lettuce/spinach mix and 2 tsp dressing.”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Amazing that you took the time to weight out the macros loved that you add a lot of veggies”
Instructions
1.
Cook the pad Thai noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside (about 5-7 minutes).
2.
In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3.
Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
4.
Add the cooked noodles, pea pods, bean sprouts, and spinach to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients.
5.
Pour in the soy sauce, lime juice, and fish sauce (if using). Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
1.
8 oz pad Thai noodles
2.
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
3.
2 cups pea pods, trimmed
4.
2 cups bean sprouts
5.
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6.
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
7.
1 tablespoon lime juice
8.
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
9.
1 tablespoon sesame oil
10.
1 cup spinach, chopped
11.
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
10
saturates
2
carbohydrates
45
fibres
5
sugar
3
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
My Rating
Adrienne G.Author
"Dinner was a small leftover portion of chicken pad Thai from the day before. I made all of it and weighed the ingredients and calculated the macros. Lots of veggies including pea pods and bean sprouts. I also had a very simple side salad of lettuce/spinach mix and 2 tsp dressing."
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Amazing that you took the time to weight out the macros loved that you add a lot of veggies"