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Healthy Chicken Pad Thai

Healthy Chicken Pad Thai

A low-calorie, high-protein chicken pad thai made with rice noodles, a tangy tamarind-based sauce, scrambled eggs, peanuts, and bean sprouts. This healthier version of the classic Thai street food is quick and satisfying.

15m Prep
15m Cook
30m Total
2 Servings

Ingredients

chicken
  • 300 g chicken breast (cubed)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • black pepper
pad thai sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 0.5 lime lime juice (squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
stir fry
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 whole shallots (sliced)
  • 2 stalks green onion (sliced)
  • 150 g rice noodles (cooked)
  • 2 whole eggs
toppings
  • 20 g crushed peanuts
  • 50 g bean sprouts

Steps

  1. 1
    Cube chicken breast, add soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
    ~3 min
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, tamarind paste, fish sauce, lime juice, water, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
    ~2 min
  3. 3
    Cook chicken in a hot pan for 5 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
    ~5 min
  4. 4
    In the same pan, add olive oil, chopped garlic, shallots, and green onion. Cook for 30 seconds.
    ~1 min
  5. 5
    Add cooked rice noodles and the pad thai sauce. Mix well, then add 2 eggs and scramble. Mix everything together.
    ~4 min
  6. 6
    Add crushed peanuts, green onion, the cooked chicken, and bean sprouts. Give it a final mix and serve.
    ~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

450
Calories
40g
Protein
50g
Carbs
10g
Fat
4g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Pad Thai is one of Thailand's most iconic dishes, sold as street food throughout the country. This fitness-friendly version keeps the authentic tamarind and fish sauce flavors while using lean chicken breast to boost protein.
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