Macro Friendly Chicken Pad Thai

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Abigail Zysk (@poultryraptor)

A healthier version of the classic Chicken Pad Thai, featuring a flavorful sauce and packed with vegetables.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
40min
Macro Friendly Chicken Pad Thai recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings

For the Sauce

  • 1/3tbsp
    PB2 powder
  • 1/3cup
    low-sodium soy sauce (tamari of gf)
  • 3tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 1tbsp
    lime juice
  • 2tbsp
    honey
  • 2tbsp
    sriracha
  • 1tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1tsp
    grated ginger
  • 1/3cup
    chicken broth

Main Ingredients

  • 6oz
    rice noodles dry
  • 2lb
    chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2piece
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1cup
    bean sprouts
  • 1cup
    shredded carrots
  • 1
    onion diced
  • 1/4cup
    chopped cilantro
  • 1/4cup
    crushed peanuts

How to make Macro Friendly Chicken Pad Thai

Prepare the Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed. Set aside.

Cook the Noodles

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

    Step 2.1: Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside

Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside. (Optional season chicken with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder)

    Step 3.1: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat

Scramble the Eggs

  1. In the same pan, push the chicken to the side (or remove it if needed) and pour in the eggs. Scramble until just set.

    Step 4.1: In the same pan, push the chicken to the side (or remove it if needed) and pour in the eggs

Stir-fry Vegetables

  1. Add carrot and onion to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

    Step 5.1: Add carrot and onion to the pan

Combine Everything

  1. Add cooked noodles, chicken, and sauce to the pan. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

    Step 6.1: Add cooked noodles, chicken, and sauce to the pan

Garnish & Serve

  1. Stir in bean sprouts, cilantro, and crushed peanuts.

    Step 7.1: Stir in bean sprouts, cilantro, and crushed peanuts
  2. Top with extra cilantro, crushed peanuts, and lime.

    Step 7.1: Top with extra cilantro, crushed peanuts, and lime

Tips & Tricks

  1. You can lower the carbs by using shirataki noodles and swap honey for a sugar-free sweetener.

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