Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Healthy Pad Thai, a dish that combines perfectly cooked rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and lean protein in a tantalizing sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner, all while keeping it nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (natural)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water according to package instructions until tender but firm. Drain well.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, and chili sauce until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the diced chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add bell peppers and carrots; sauté for about three minutes until they soften slightly.
- Add the soaked noodles and cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the sauce mixture. Toss gently until heated through (about two minutes).
- Stir in cilantro and lime juice just before serving. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg