88)loadFc30b()};document.addEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC30b); My name is Kevin. We used organic rice noodles in our pad thai… I’ve always loved pad thai, I just don’t eat it that often because most restaurant versions aren’t great for you. Prep Time 10 minutes. I have actually never tried Thai food but I love that this is a clean recipe! It was still incredible, and even my husband agreed! All the good Pad Thai flavors but with lighter ingredients. Remove the chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon. Fortunately I have a favorite Thai restaurant that uses fresh food, less soduim and has several vegan options. SO SO GOOD!!! Thai cuisine can be a pretty healthy restaurant meal choice – if you’re choosing carefully. . I used spaghetti squash instead of noodles and I highly recommend! I plan on making the following adjustments: I usually make double sauce and add roasted broccoli. This Pad Thai was amazing! Carefully swirl the oil around to coat the sides of the wok or pan. Yay!! Coconut Aminos: If you don’t have coconut aminos – substitute soy sauce or Bragg’s liquid aminos. You definitely could make these with the substitutions you mentioned above – the fish sauce isn’t necessary if you’re not a fan! 100g chicken breast fillet, finely sliced, sliced fresh red chilli, to serve (optional). Skip the takeout, and whip up this healthy Pad Thai in just 25 minutes! This website uses cookies to provide you with the best possible experience, including to personalise content, to assist in our marketing efforts and to provide social media features. This recipe is a great low-carb version of Pad Thai. I used shrimp instead of chicken, shredded green cabbage in place of the red peppers (I have a nightshade allergy), and omitted the bean sprouts because I didn’t have any. So glad you like it, Natalie! Add in cubed chicken to the pan and cook over medium high heat for 12-15 minutes until completely browned and cooked! Another option for omitting the eggs and adding an alternative protein is to add scrambled tofu! Glad you enjoyed it.. and the leftovers are even better!! Going to become a dinner staple in our house. Easy recipe to follow! You have to try it!! You’ll need: chicken, peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, brown rice noodles, peanut butter, honey, citrus juicer, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, coconut aminos, peanuts, red pepper flakes, I’ve included substitutions for all of these ingredients below under ‘Substitutions’. Add the carrot and capsicum and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Leave for 10 minutes and then loosen the noodles with a fork. I’ve also added in mushrooms and match-stick sliced zucchini and it was yummy! Skipped the fish sauce although I would try it sometime, just didn’t have it and did extra coconut aminos. s.setAttribute('data-uid','30bb3f0ab9-XX');document.head.appendChild(s); 10/10 would recommend! Thank you so much, Veronica! It was perfect! By chance do you know what I can sub rice wine vinegar for? I also love that it works great to use up all the extra veggies in the frig. After 10 minutes, stir in bean sprouts and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add in your noodles, eggs, chicken and veggies. I tried this once because I realized too late that I didn’t have eggs, and it turned out really well-I barely missed the eggs! It’s not meant to be eaten every day. Reheat the wok or pan over medium-high heat. Try this!!!! Now I’m craving Pad Thai. I know it is sooooo not good for me.. which is why I recreated it at home with this Healthy Chicken Pad Thai recipe! I would love to try this out, but if only I hadn’t eaten all of my zoodles before! Chicken: Boneless skinless thighs or chicken tenders will also work. We didn’t have coconut aminos so I just used low sodium soy sauce. Love when people bulk up on the veggies, Megan! So good, and so easy to make! – Half the fish sauce, as the result is saltier than what I usually make for myself Thank you, thank you for this! I need to try this with roasted broccoli! I thought the sauce turned out really well and ended up being easier to make than I thought! I need to try it with the spaghetti squash – that sounds delicious . This was so delicious. I like Red Boat. Her mom owns a Thai restaurant (she’s from Thailand)! function loadFc0a5(){if(inited0a5)return;inited0a5=!0;console.log('load f.convertkit in content 0a5a46a7b0'); Love this recipe!! Can you substitute or leave out the fish sauce? I’d make it with chickpeas in place of the chicken . I’m not much on Thai but dang this looks good it may make me change my mind. I usually feel like something is missing in Asian inspired peanut based sauces since I can’t add red pepper flakes to give it that touch of something, but this sauce recipe will be one I come back to again and again. Fish sauce is naturally high in sodium, but other than the fish sauce and coconut aminos, there is no added salt in this recipe. Many of the ingredients are things you can always keep in your house. Pad Thai seems like a light and healthy choice. Try to leave the oil in the pan. This makes me so happy to hear I think the leftovers are almost better than the first time! Hi Rosemarie – While still being high in sodium, this recipe has about half the amount of salt classic takeout pad thai has. So delicious and such a healthier/cleaner version! I am in love with this recipe ❤️. Dietary preferences: Dairy-free, Gluten-free option. A great way to indulge in your favourite foods without the worry is to make a healthy version at home. Thanks, Megan! Ok, this was delicious! I love a good pad thai recipe, especially one I can feel good about eating! Transfer to a plate. I doubled it (except for eggs and chicken) and included 400g of shrimp – 95% of the pad thai I’ve consumed has had chicken *and* shrimp. I can’t wait to make yours now too!!!! document.addEventListener('mousemove',loadFc30b);loadFc30b(), inited0a5=!1; I’m so glad you like it Sam!! Thai food can sometimes have a bad reputation for being high in fat and sugar. Required fields are marked *. So glad you liked the pad thai, Mallory! Easy. We actually don’t have any salt added to this recipe because fish sauce and coconut aminos are naturally salty – so it probably was because you added it to the chicken! It was so good!! Thank you, Kristen!! Push vegetables to one side of the pan + crack eggs into the pan. Thanks of sharing your recipe. Here are some of our other favorite chicken recipes, Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Lunch & Dinner, Popular, Recipes, Your email address will not be published. This recipe is so delicious! You should make him this . I used apple cider vinegar, it turned out great! Put them on a plate and set aside. Stir veggie / egg mixture together. If it doesn't arrive soon, check your spam folder. I’m concerned I just gave my family high blood pressure. This is SO yummy!! Packed with veggies, chicken and brown rice noodles. This is SO good!! So glad you liked it, Angela!! Ingredients. How can you call this healthy when there is an extraordinary amount of sodium per serving?? I do recommend using a quality fish sauce; it makes a huge difference. DO NOT cook the noodles in the Instant Pot. BUT: all is forgiven when everything gets combined and tastes “normal” . I make this recipe a couple times a month and it never gets old! }function loadFcSC0a5(){if(window.scrollY>88)loadFc0a5()};document.addEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC0a5); My kids are picky eaters and I have a hard time finding recipes my whole family loves but everyone gobbled this all up and there were no leftovers!! Easy to make, healthy and delicious! I promise you will not taste the fishy-ness of fish sauce.. Definitely recommend! I’ve made it with spaghetti squash before, but never zoodles! Love all the fresh color in your version. Loaded with veggies and full of flavor this one-skillet Healthy Chicken Pad Thai makes for a healthy, easy and delicious weeknight meal! We love Asian food, and it was a real treat to eat pad Thai without all the guilt! This site is amazing not only does it provide a video, recipe but also offers substitutes !! . Toss it all together. var s=document.createElement('script');s.async=true;s.onload=function(){};s.src='//f.convertkit.com/30bb3f0ab9/4424168cc6.js'; Hi Teagan – I’m so glad you liked it!! Since I added too many things, it was dry so I added some of the broth from the instapot chicken. Next time leave it out!! We’re so conditioned to believe that all stir-fry dishes are healthy, and all Thai people are slim, we don’t go looking for the excess calorie loaders that typically hide in a Thai menu, waiting to upset our weight loss plans if we’re not careful. Love those substitutions! Have never attempted much Asian or Thai at home, so was excited to try this recipe finally—I doubled it and could feed an army. I’ve never tried this so I’m not sure! It’s a great recipe to add more veggies too!! And I love that the ingredients are clean! I’m so glad you liked it, Katey! Keep in mind the Instant Pot takes 3-5 minutes to come to pressure before counting down the 3 minutes you’ve set. Definitely will make this again! Garnish with peanuts, green onions. Add the remaining oil and carefully swirl it around to coat the sides of the wok or pan. YUMMY!! Cut chicken in 1 inch square pieces. This article has some ideas but I can’t be sure how they will work. For more details about cookies and how to manage them see our Cookie Policy . This 20-minute stir-fry packs in prawns, mooli, beansprouts and plenty of courgette to help you on your way to your five a day. Even if you don’t have all the ingredients – I had to eliminate the fish sauce and bean sprouts as well as the toppings. Most Thai sauces are based with soy + fish sauce, many of which include high fructose corn syrup + MSG. Let me know how it works out! I can’t wait to see about trying this recipe. So glad you liked it, Tana! A great way to indulge in your favourite foods without the worry is to make a healthy version at home. It’s so yummy! Once that is gone I’d like to use the coconut stuff instead. This post contains affiliate links. Enjoy! . I’ve never tried making it at home, though, so I couldn’t resist this fresh, vegetable “noodle” spin on pad Thai in David and Luise’s new cookbook, Green Kitchen Travels: Healthy … document.removeEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC0a5); It’s the perfect way to use up extra veggies! Nov 27, 2017 Spaghetti squash and spiralized zucchini replace the traditional noodles in this Pad Thai, which means the dish is rich in fibre and vitamins. Tastes amazing, so easy to make. Doubled the sauce just to have a little extra. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is truly a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and enjoying adequate exercise. broccoli, snap peas) and red cabbage (which I like adding to just about everything). Healthy Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep About the author FitMenCook. Heat 1 tablespoon. You should try it! We LOVE Pad Thai so I was a bit nervous to try this and it not be up to par. My Italian family loved it and can’t wait for me to make it again. Pad thai has been one of my favourite dishes for a long time, along with thai food in general. s.setAttribute('data-uid','0a5a46a7b0-XX');document.head.appendChild(s); Dietary preferences: Dairy-free, Gluten-free option. I forgot to get a lime/lime.juice but it was just as good. I like to buy red boat fish sauce from Trader Joe’s, it’s cheapest there and has the best ingredients (no MSG!). serves 4. There are lots of substitutions for this recipe! 20 Ideas for Healthy Pad Thai is among my favored things to cook with. 20 Ideas for Healthy Pad Thai. This makes me so happy to hear! Same here, Chrissa! Scramble eggs until cooked, approximately 2 minutes. So happy to hear this, Pat! This looks AMAZING Elizabeth! Love this recipe! Advertisement. I wish we had a place like that near us. This is one of my favorite dinner to make at home! I would substitute Bragg’s liquid aminos for the soy sauce and make sure the honey is natural organic honey! Going out and enjoying Thai food every once in a while won’t hurt you – but it’s pretty easy to make without the junk, and tastes just as good (if not better!). Place the noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. I also had to sub green pepper for red pepper. Total time: 30 mins Step 1: In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Garnish with peanuts. Thank you so much! While the rice noodles are cooking, turn instant pot on Sauté- High. I love pad thai, but wanted to find a light, refreshing version that would actually nourish me while still tasting amazing. This looks so fresh! Add in peppers, carrots, garlic and onion to the oil and sauté uncovered for 10 minutes. Pad Thai Zoodles – a quick, simple and healthy lunch or dinner that is on the table in just 20 minutes. Oooh I’m going to try it with spaghetti squash next time!! var s=document.createElement('script');s.async=true;s.onload=function(){};s.src='//f.convertkit.com/0a5a46a7b0/552f95dfe5.js'; This is a super simple recipe you can make with rice noodles or even my favorite, zoodles! Thanks for those ideas, Anna! Oh, and don’t skip the garnishes, they add so much good texture and flavor!!! I like to use authentic flavours and fill it with delicious crisp veggies. I had to make some adjustments based on allergies/what I had in the house (I’m not sure I’m capable of ever following a recipe 100% as written, lol) but this was delicious! I love me some Pad Thai and making it at home is even better! While chicken is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil + cook rice noodles according to the directions on the package. Amazingly delicious!! Such a fun/clean and yummy recipe! There are also so many veggies in this dish, which give you so much goodness in terms of vitamins and minerals. 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I have actually never tried Thai food but I love that this is a clean recipe! It was still incredible, and even my husband agreed! All the good Pad Thai flavors but with lighter ingredients. Remove the chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon. Fortunately I have a favorite Thai restaurant that uses fresh food, less soduim and has several vegan options. SO SO GOOD!!! Thai cuisine can be a pretty healthy restaurant meal choice – if you’re choosing carefully. . I used spaghetti squash instead of noodles and I highly recommend! I plan on making the following adjustments: I usually make double sauce and add roasted broccoli. This Pad Thai was amazing! Carefully swirl the oil around to coat the sides of the wok or pan. Yay!! Coconut Aminos: If you don’t have coconut aminos – substitute soy sauce or Bragg’s liquid aminos. You definitely could make these with the substitutions you mentioned above – the fish sauce isn’t necessary if you’re not a fan! 100g chicken breast fillet, finely sliced, sliced fresh red chilli, to serve (optional). Skip the takeout, and whip up this healthy Pad Thai in just 25 minutes! This website uses cookies to provide you with the best possible experience, including to personalise content, to assist in our marketing efforts and to provide social media features. This recipe is a great low-carb version of Pad Thai. I used shrimp instead of chicken, shredded green cabbage in place of the red peppers (I have a nightshade allergy), and omitted the bean sprouts because I didn’t have any. So glad you like it, Natalie! Add in cubed chicken to the pan and cook over medium high heat for 12-15 minutes until completely browned and cooked! Another option for omitting the eggs and adding an alternative protein is to add scrambled tofu! Glad you enjoyed it.. and the leftovers are even better!! Going to become a dinner staple in our house. Easy recipe to follow! You have to try it!! You’ll need: chicken, peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, brown rice noodles, peanut butter, honey, citrus juicer, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, coconut aminos, peanuts, red pepper flakes, I’ve included substitutions for all of these ingredients below under ‘Substitutions’. Add the carrot and capsicum and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Leave for 10 minutes and then loosen the noodles with a fork. I’ve also added in mushrooms and match-stick sliced zucchini and it was yummy! Skipped the fish sauce although I would try it sometime, just didn’t have it and did extra coconut aminos. s.setAttribute('data-uid','30bb3f0ab9-XX');document.head.appendChild(s); 10/10 would recommend! Thank you so much, Veronica! It was perfect! By chance do you know what I can sub rice wine vinegar for? I also love that it works great to use up all the extra veggies in the frig. After 10 minutes, stir in bean sprouts and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add in your noodles, eggs, chicken and veggies. I tried this once because I realized too late that I didn’t have eggs, and it turned out really well-I barely missed the eggs! It’s not meant to be eaten every day. Reheat the wok or pan over medium-high heat. Try this!!!! Now I’m craving Pad Thai. I know it is sooooo not good for me.. which is why I recreated it at home with this Healthy Chicken Pad Thai recipe! I would love to try this out, but if only I hadn’t eaten all of my zoodles before! Chicken: Boneless skinless thighs or chicken tenders will also work. We didn’t have coconut aminos so I just used low sodium soy sauce. Love when people bulk up on the veggies, Megan! So good, and so easy to make! – Half the fish sauce, as the result is saltier than what I usually make for myself Thank you, thank you for this! I need to try this with roasted broccoli! I thought the sauce turned out really well and ended up being easier to make than I thought! I need to try it with the spaghetti squash – that sounds delicious . This was so delicious. I like Red Boat. Her mom owns a Thai restaurant (she’s from Thailand)! function loadFc0a5(){if(inited0a5)return;inited0a5=!0;console.log('load f.convertkit in content 0a5a46a7b0'); Love this recipe!! Can you substitute or leave out the fish sauce? I’d make it with chickpeas in place of the chicken . I’m not much on Thai but dang this looks good it may make me change my mind. I usually feel like something is missing in Asian inspired peanut based sauces since I can’t add red pepper flakes to give it that touch of something, but this sauce recipe will be one I come back to again and again. Fish sauce is naturally high in sodium, but other than the fish sauce and coconut aminos, there is no added salt in this recipe. Many of the ingredients are things you can always keep in your house. Pad Thai seems like a light and healthy choice. Try to leave the oil in the pan. This makes me so happy to hear I think the leftovers are almost better than the first time! Hi Rosemarie – While still being high in sodium, this recipe has about half the amount of salt classic takeout pad thai has. So delicious and such a healthier/cleaner version! I am in love with this recipe ❤️. Dietary preferences: Dairy-free, Gluten-free option. A great way to indulge in your favourite foods without the worry is to make a healthy version at home. Thanks, Megan! Ok, this was delicious! I love a good pad thai recipe, especially one I can feel good about eating! Transfer to a plate. I doubled it (except for eggs and chicken) and included 400g of shrimp – 95% of the pad thai I’ve consumed has had chicken *and* shrimp. I can’t wait to make yours now too!!!! document.addEventListener('mousemove',loadFc30b);loadFc30b(), inited0a5=!1; I’m so glad you like it Sam!! Thai food can sometimes have a bad reputation for being high in fat and sugar. Required fields are marked *. So glad you liked the pad thai, Mallory! Easy. We actually don’t have any salt added to this recipe because fish sauce and coconut aminos are naturally salty – so it probably was because you added it to the chicken! It was so good!! Thank you, Kristen!! Push vegetables to one side of the pan + crack eggs into the pan. Thanks of sharing your recipe. Here are some of our other favorite chicken recipes, Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Lunch & Dinner, Popular, Recipes, Your email address will not be published. This recipe is so delicious! You should make him this . I used apple cider vinegar, it turned out great! Put them on a plate and set aside. Stir veggie / egg mixture together. If it doesn't arrive soon, check your spam folder. I’m concerned I just gave my family high blood pressure. This is SO yummy!! Packed with veggies, chicken and brown rice noodles. This is SO good!! So glad you liked it, Angela!! Ingredients. How can you call this healthy when there is an extraordinary amount of sodium per serving?? I do recommend using a quality fish sauce; it makes a huge difference. DO NOT cook the noodles in the Instant Pot. BUT: all is forgiven when everything gets combined and tastes “normal” . I make this recipe a couple times a month and it never gets old! }function loadFcSC0a5(){if(window.scrollY>88)loadFc0a5()};document.addEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC0a5); My kids are picky eaters and I have a hard time finding recipes my whole family loves but everyone gobbled this all up and there were no leftovers!! Easy to make, healthy and delicious! I promise you will not taste the fishy-ness of fish sauce.. Definitely recommend! I’ve made it with spaghetti squash before, but never zoodles! Love all the fresh color in your version. Loaded with veggies and full of flavor this one-skillet Healthy Chicken Pad Thai makes for a healthy, easy and delicious weeknight meal! We love Asian food, and it was a real treat to eat pad Thai without all the guilt! This site is amazing not only does it provide a video, recipe but also offers substitutes !! . Toss it all together. var s=document.createElement('script');s.async=true;s.onload=function(){};s.src='//f.convertkit.com/30bb3f0ab9/4424168cc6.js'; Hi Teagan – I’m so glad you liked it!! Since I added too many things, it was dry so I added some of the broth from the instapot chicken. Next time leave it out!! We’re so conditioned to believe that all stir-fry dishes are healthy, and all Thai people are slim, we don’t go looking for the excess calorie loaders that typically hide in a Thai menu, waiting to upset our weight loss plans if we’re not careful. Love those substitutions! Have never attempted much Asian or Thai at home, so was excited to try this recipe finally—I doubled it and could feed an army. I’ve never tried this so I’m not sure! It’s a great recipe to add more veggies too!! And I love that the ingredients are clean! I’m so glad you liked it, Katey! Keep in mind the Instant Pot takes 3-5 minutes to come to pressure before counting down the 3 minutes you’ve set. Definitely will make this again! Garnish with peanuts, green onions. Add the remaining oil and carefully swirl it around to coat the sides of the wok or pan. YUMMY!! Cut chicken in 1 inch square pieces. This article has some ideas but I can’t be sure how they will work. For more details about cookies and how to manage them see our Cookie Policy . This 20-minute stir-fry packs in prawns, mooli, beansprouts and plenty of courgette to help you on your way to your five a day. Even if you don’t have all the ingredients – I had to eliminate the fish sauce and bean sprouts as well as the toppings. Most Thai sauces are based with soy + fish sauce, many of which include high fructose corn syrup + MSG. Let me know how it works out! I can’t wait to see about trying this recipe. So glad you liked it, Tana! A great way to indulge in your favourite foods without the worry is to make a healthy version at home. It’s so yummy! Once that is gone I’d like to use the coconut stuff instead. This post contains affiliate links. Enjoy! . I’ve never tried making it at home, though, so I couldn’t resist this fresh, vegetable “noodle” spin on pad Thai in David and Luise’s new cookbook, Green Kitchen Travels: Healthy … document.removeEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC0a5); It’s the perfect way to use up extra veggies! Nov 27, 2017 Spaghetti squash and spiralized zucchini replace the traditional noodles in this Pad Thai, which means the dish is rich in fibre and vitamins. Tastes amazing, so easy to make. Doubled the sauce just to have a little extra. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is truly a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and enjoying adequate exercise. broccoli, snap peas) and red cabbage (which I like adding to just about everything). Healthy Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep About the author FitMenCook. Heat 1 tablespoon. You should try it! We LOVE Pad Thai so I was a bit nervous to try this and it not be up to par. My Italian family loved it and can’t wait for me to make it again. Pad thai has been one of my favourite dishes for a long time, along with thai food in general. s.setAttribute('data-uid','0a5a46a7b0-XX');document.head.appendChild(s); Dietary preferences: Dairy-free, Gluten-free option. I forgot to get a lime/lime.juice but it was just as good. I like to buy red boat fish sauce from Trader Joe’s, it’s cheapest there and has the best ingredients (no MSG!). serves 4. There are lots of substitutions for this recipe! 20 Ideas for Healthy Pad Thai is among my favored things to cook with. 20 Ideas for Healthy Pad Thai. This makes me so happy to hear! Same here, Chrissa! Scramble eggs until cooked, approximately 2 minutes. So happy to hear this, Pat! This looks AMAZING Elizabeth! Love this recipe! Advertisement. I wish we had a place like that near us. This is one of my favorite dinner to make at home! I would substitute Bragg’s liquid aminos for the soy sauce and make sure the honey is natural organic honey! Going out and enjoying Thai food every once in a while won’t hurt you – but it’s pretty easy to make without the junk, and tastes just as good (if not better!). Place the noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. I also had to sub green pepper for red pepper. Total time: 30 mins Step 1: In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Garnish with peanuts. Thank you so much! While the rice noodles are cooking, turn instant pot on Sauté- High. I love pad thai, but wanted to find a light, refreshing version that would actually nourish me while still tasting amazing. This looks so fresh! Add in peppers, carrots, garlic and onion to the oil and sauté uncovered for 10 minutes. Pad Thai Zoodles – a quick, simple and healthy lunch or dinner that is on the table in just 20 minutes. Oooh I’m going to try it with spaghetti squash next time!! var s=document.createElement('script');s.async=true;s.onload=function(){};s.src='//f.convertkit.com/0a5a46a7b0/552f95dfe5.js'; This is a super simple recipe you can make with rice noodles or even my favorite, zoodles! Thanks for those ideas, Anna! Oh, and don’t skip the garnishes, they add so much good texture and flavor!!! I like to use authentic flavours and fill it with delicious crisp veggies. 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We both loved it!! healthy chicken pad thai, lighter chicken pad thai. Your email address will not be published. Most Thai sauces are based with soy + fish sauce, many of which include high fructose corn syrup + MSG. I’m not sure what took me so long to make my own healthy pad thai recipe because it’s so easy! That is so awesome! Loaded with fresh, crunchy colourful veggies like carrots, peppers, green onions and red cabbage, this Pad Thai is tossed with a savoury/sweet sauce that has a special skin- and joint-loving ingredient: collagen! Thanks for adding this to the the Thursday share-fest post on facebook! I don’t have that in hand! Add in cubed chicken to the pan and cook over medium high heat for 12-15 minutes until completely browned and cooked! Can you leave the egg out? I hope you enjoy it , thai is one of my all time fav too!!! Remove from the pan and set aside with the chicken. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-6 minutes until cooked through, stirring frequently. I’m so glad you liked it, Ashley!! You just need to use authentic ingredients, like fish sauce and sriracha, to get that true pad thai flavor. Will definitely make again. Really, I promise, it’s incredibly easy. I love this! This Healthy Pad Thai Has Half the Calories of the Classic Our no-cook cashew-cream version saves 401 calories, 9g added sugars, and 2,389mg sodium over traditional pad Thai. I love Pad Thai and yours looks truly flavorful and delicious. This makes me so happy to hear!! Any suggestions? Healthy Pad Thai Recipes by Christal Sczebel, CHN published by Genuine Health on January 7, 2019 Serves 4; 25 Minutes; 25 Minutes; Skip the takeout, and whip up this healthy Pad Thai in just 25 minutes! You’ll have to go get more zucchini – you’re going to want to try it! It’s the perfect recipe to use up any veggies you have in your fridge . If you use Bragg’s use 1/2 the amount as it is much saltier. I really liked it the way it was. Protein: You can sub in shrimp for the chicken if you’d like. This dish is a menu staple of Thai restaurants. The next time you’re craving takeout, try making this instead. Can’t wait to give this a try. Heat half the oil in a wok or a large, deep non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat. The version cooked up at Thai Express is neither. Vegetables: You can omit the bean sprouts if you’re having a hard time finding them. Yay! Healthy Pad Thai. I’ve been wanting to make this for so long and finally made it tonight. You’ll need: chicken, peppers, bean sprouts, … Serves: 2. Strict adherence to the nutrition and exercise guide are required for best results. The sauce should bubble and slightly thicken. Chicken Pad Thai is an easy, flavour-filled meal you can make any night of the week! When Tyler and I first started dating, I had never tried Thai food. Yum! I’ll have to try your version! WW Freestyle note: Save 1 SP per serving by using olive oil spray instead of actual olive oil to cook. I’m so glad you liked it, Kaitlyn <3 We love it just as much as you do! This was my first time making Pad Thai and it was amazing. By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you agree to our use of cookies on your device. I used chicken thighs because I’m known to dry out chicken breast. While I haven’t tried it, I think you could omit the fish sauce and maybe swap the honey for agave nectar (and obviously the chicken!) By Sidney Fry, MS, RD – Add a green vegetable (e.g. document.removeEventListener('mousemove',loadFc30b) But you can’t get healthy, fresh pad thai from take out. For more quick dinner ideas, check out my healthy recipes. Super easy to follow and my husband ranked it high against his favorite Thai place. Thank you for sharing this recipe!! To Store. They have recently started making me sick ? To make the sauce, whisk the fish sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, tamari or soy and chilli together in a small bowl. Thank you so much Jeanette! One dish isn’t going to give your family high blood pressure , This is the best healthy Pad Thai I’ve had!! Glad it worked for you! my hubby would LOVE this meal! gorgeous photos! Looks like an easy weeknight dinner that the rest of my family would love! Definitely adding this to our weekly rotation of dinner recipes <3 yall should seriously make this ASAP. Sometimes depending on the exact ingredients/brands you use sauces will thicken/look differently! Best Thai I have ever had! Please try again later. I’m so glad you like it! Beautiful photos! Whole family loved it, they craved more so the next night they went and brought some pad Thai but it wasn’t the same so I have to make it in bulk this week for all of them lol. Now I have to go to the grocery store to get some more zucchini! Really good! Thanks so much, Tez! I swear Asian is the best food to eat and the most challenging to master! Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow!! Whole grains, lean protein, and added veggies make this recipe half the … Seriously one of my favorite things about this website! Serve with lime wedges on the side. My husband isn’t a big fan of fish sauce but still ate 2 helpings. Thanks, Hayley!! I love Pad Thai & am thinking this is perfect! document.removeEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC30b); Move the chicken breasts onto a cutting board and chop them into one inch pieces. Thanks for sharing! Obsessed with this recipe!! Would definitely recommend! Step 6: Add the sauce mixture to the empty pan (you do not need to clean the pan!) Sear them 2 minutes per side to get them nice and golden brown. Always a crowd favorite. I used to make pad thai all the time! Let me know if you try it! In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Now I just need to find bean sprouts . Halving the fish sauce will result in a less salty dish, but as is this dish has about half the sodium than what you would get at a typical Thai takeout dinner! Healthy Pad Thai Recipe with Chicken. I was glad my husband was out of town so I didn’t have to share , I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks, Julie! Turns out I was wrong. I love any recipe that is packed with veggies/bright colors! Once chicken has cooked, remove chicken from the pan + set aside in a large bowl. Thanks Kelli! Subscribe to my newsletter to get free workout tips, nutrition and motivation. It is soooo delicious! ?v=11773251208956551043, //cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0662/0785/t/33/assets/global.css?v=11773251207345653169, Subscribe To Get Your Free BBG Workout Guide Today. I’m glad you and your husband enjoyed it. Loved this recipe! Thank you! Can`t wait to give this a try! Hope that helps you understand! tastes just like takeout and I feel way better afterwards! Hi there! Drizzle in the other 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the whole chicken breasts. Glad you liked it! Make sure to really squeeze all the liquid out of the zucchini noodles to avoid them from getting soggy! One of my favorite recipes from Liz (whose recipes we use multiple times a week) and we will definitely make this again soon! An error occurred. I definitely prefer the brown rice noodles , but the last time I made it I did a 50/50 split zoodles to brown rice noodles and it was so yummy! It’s so easy and delicious! Drain well and set aside. Loved this, Liz! Love to hear that, Morgan! I hope you’ll change your mind and try it! I wasn’t sure if healthy pad thai even exists, but honestly this version is so much better than the original. You’ll know it’s done when it begins to look darker and when you drag a spoon across the bottom of the pan and it takes just a second or 2 to come back together. Add in peppers, carrots, garlic and onion to the oil and sauté uncovered for 10 minutes. It's a healthy pad thai, containing mostly a variety of rainbow veggies, your choice of protein or vegetarian if you prefer. Chop vegetables. You can also make this recipe in the instant pot! Cook Time 10 minutes. Maybe I will get brave and try it soon! This post was originally shared in 2016 but has since been updated. My husband saw your post last week and sent it to me… I never had Pad Thai before but figured I would try it. Turn the Instant Pot to the high sauté setting once more and bring the sauce up to a bubble. Set the Instant Pot to Manual High Pressure and Cook for 3 minutes. If Pad Thai is one of your favourite dishes, make sure you give this healthy recipe a try, at least once! Hubby is picky, but the next time he goes away on business, momma is gonna cook this up. So glad you enjoyed it! Great idea for a vegan/vegetarian substitute! Accepted formats are jpg, jpeg, gif and png. Jump to: This healthy chicken Pad Thai recipe is so much tastier and healthier than takeaway, and it is really simple to make! If Pad Thai is one of your favourite dishes, make sure you give this healthy recipe a try, at least once! It’s my favorite recipe on the site.. Stir veggie / egg mixture together. Thanks for the GREAT recipes! Super yummy and easy to make too! If it doesn't arrive soon, check your spam folder. Make sure to cook the chicken whole and then cut it into cubes. The only issue was it was pretty salty. Step 5: Push vegetables to one side of the pan + crack eggs into the pan. }function loadFcSC30b(){if(window.scrollY>88)loadFc30b()};document.addEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC30b); My name is Kevin. We used organic rice noodles in our pad thai… I’ve always loved pad thai, I just don’t eat it that often because most restaurant versions aren’t great for you. Prep Time 10 minutes. I have actually never tried Thai food but I love that this is a clean recipe! It was still incredible, and even my husband agreed! All the good Pad Thai flavors but with lighter ingredients. Remove the chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon. Fortunately I have a favorite Thai restaurant that uses fresh food, less soduim and has several vegan options. SO SO GOOD!!! Thai cuisine can be a pretty healthy restaurant meal choice – if you’re choosing carefully. . I used spaghetti squash instead of noodles and I highly recommend! I plan on making the following adjustments: I usually make double sauce and add roasted broccoli. This Pad Thai was amazing! Carefully swirl the oil around to coat the sides of the wok or pan. Yay!! Coconut Aminos: If you don’t have coconut aminos – substitute soy sauce or Bragg’s liquid aminos. You definitely could make these with the substitutions you mentioned above – the fish sauce isn’t necessary if you’re not a fan! 100g chicken breast fillet, finely sliced, sliced fresh red chilli, to serve (optional). Skip the takeout, and whip up this healthy Pad Thai in just 25 minutes! This website uses cookies to provide you with the best possible experience, including to personalise content, to assist in our marketing efforts and to provide social media features. This recipe is a great low-carb version of Pad Thai. I used shrimp instead of chicken, shredded green cabbage in place of the red peppers (I have a nightshade allergy), and omitted the bean sprouts because I didn’t have any. So glad you like it, Natalie! Add in cubed chicken to the pan and cook over medium high heat for 12-15 minutes until completely browned and cooked! Another option for omitting the eggs and adding an alternative protein is to add scrambled tofu! Glad you enjoyed it.. and the leftovers are even better!! Going to become a dinner staple in our house. Easy recipe to follow! You have to try it!! You’ll need: chicken, peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, brown rice noodles, peanut butter, honey, citrus juicer, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, coconut aminos, peanuts, red pepper flakes, I’ve included substitutions for all of these ingredients below under ‘Substitutions’. Add the carrot and capsicum and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Leave for 10 minutes and then loosen the noodles with a fork. I’ve also added in mushrooms and match-stick sliced zucchini and it was yummy! Skipped the fish sauce although I would try it sometime, just didn’t have it and did extra coconut aminos. s.setAttribute('data-uid','30bb3f0ab9-XX');document.head.appendChild(s); 10/10 would recommend! Thank you so much, Veronica! It was perfect! By chance do you know what I can sub rice wine vinegar for? I also love that it works great to use up all the extra veggies in the frig. After 10 minutes, stir in bean sprouts and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add in your noodles, eggs, chicken and veggies. I tried this once because I realized too late that I didn’t have eggs, and it turned out really well-I barely missed the eggs! It’s not meant to be eaten every day. Reheat the wok or pan over medium-high heat. Try this!!!! Now I’m craving Pad Thai. I know it is sooooo not good for me.. which is why I recreated it at home with this Healthy Chicken Pad Thai recipe! I would love to try this out, but if only I hadn’t eaten all of my zoodles before! Chicken: Boneless skinless thighs or chicken tenders will also work. We didn’t have coconut aminos so I just used low sodium soy sauce. Love when people bulk up on the veggies, Megan! So good, and so easy to make! – Half the fish sauce, as the result is saltier than what I usually make for myself Thank you, thank you for this! I need to try this with roasted broccoli! I thought the sauce turned out really well and ended up being easier to make than I thought! I need to try it with the spaghetti squash – that sounds delicious . This was so delicious. I like Red Boat. Her mom owns a Thai restaurant (she’s from Thailand)! function loadFc0a5(){if(inited0a5)return;inited0a5=!0;console.log('load f.convertkit in content 0a5a46a7b0'); Love this recipe!! Can you substitute or leave out the fish sauce? I’d make it with chickpeas in place of the chicken . I’m not much on Thai but dang this looks good it may make me change my mind. I usually feel like something is missing in Asian inspired peanut based sauces since I can’t add red pepper flakes to give it that touch of something, but this sauce recipe will be one I come back to again and again. Fish sauce is naturally high in sodium, but other than the fish sauce and coconut aminos, there is no added salt in this recipe. Many of the ingredients are things you can always keep in your house. Pad Thai seems like a light and healthy choice. Try to leave the oil in the pan. This makes me so happy to hear I think the leftovers are almost better than the first time! Hi Rosemarie – While still being high in sodium, this recipe has about half the amount of salt classic takeout pad thai has. So delicious and such a healthier/cleaner version! I am in love with this recipe ❤️. Dietary preferences: Dairy-free, Gluten-free option. A great way to indulge in your favourite foods without the worry is to make a healthy version at home. Thanks, Megan! Ok, this was delicious! I love a good pad thai recipe, especially one I can feel good about eating! Transfer to a plate. I doubled it (except for eggs and chicken) and included 400g of shrimp – 95% of the pad thai I’ve consumed has had chicken *and* shrimp. I can’t wait to make yours now too!!!! document.addEventListener('mousemove',loadFc30b);loadFc30b(), inited0a5=!1; I’m so glad you like it Sam!! Thai food can sometimes have a bad reputation for being high in fat and sugar. Required fields are marked *. So glad you liked the pad thai, Mallory! Easy. We actually don’t have any salt added to this recipe because fish sauce and coconut aminos are naturally salty – so it probably was because you added it to the chicken! It was so good!! Thank you, Kristen!! Push vegetables to one side of the pan + crack eggs into the pan. Thanks of sharing your recipe. Here are some of our other favorite chicken recipes, Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Lunch & Dinner, Popular, Recipes, Your email address will not be published. This recipe is so delicious! You should make him this . I used apple cider vinegar, it turned out great! Put them on a plate and set aside. Stir veggie / egg mixture together. If it doesn't arrive soon, check your spam folder. I’m concerned I just gave my family high blood pressure. This is SO yummy!! Packed with veggies, chicken and brown rice noodles. This is SO good!! So glad you liked it, Angela!! Ingredients. How can you call this healthy when there is an extraordinary amount of sodium per serving?? I do recommend using a quality fish sauce; it makes a huge difference. DO NOT cook the noodles in the Instant Pot. BUT: all is forgiven when everything gets combined and tastes “normal” . I make this recipe a couple times a month and it never gets old! }function loadFcSC0a5(){if(window.scrollY>88)loadFc0a5()};document.addEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC0a5); My kids are picky eaters and I have a hard time finding recipes my whole family loves but everyone gobbled this all up and there were no leftovers!! Easy to make, healthy and delicious! I promise you will not taste the fishy-ness of fish sauce.. Definitely recommend! I’ve made it with spaghetti squash before, but never zoodles! Love all the fresh color in your version. Loaded with veggies and full of flavor this one-skillet Healthy Chicken Pad Thai makes for a healthy, easy and delicious weeknight meal! We love Asian food, and it was a real treat to eat pad Thai without all the guilt! This site is amazing not only does it provide a video, recipe but also offers substitutes !! . Toss it all together. var s=document.createElement('script');s.async=true;s.onload=function(){};s.src='//f.convertkit.com/30bb3f0ab9/4424168cc6.js'; Hi Teagan – I’m so glad you liked it!! Since I added too many things, it was dry so I added some of the broth from the instapot chicken. Next time leave it out!! We’re so conditioned to believe that all stir-fry dishes are healthy, and all Thai people are slim, we don’t go looking for the excess calorie loaders that typically hide in a Thai menu, waiting to upset our weight loss plans if we’re not careful. Love those substitutions! Have never attempted much Asian or Thai at home, so was excited to try this recipe finally—I doubled it and could feed an army. I’ve never tried this so I’m not sure! It’s a great recipe to add more veggies too!! And I love that the ingredients are clean! I’m so glad you liked it, Katey! Keep in mind the Instant Pot takes 3-5 minutes to come to pressure before counting down the 3 minutes you’ve set. Definitely will make this again! Garnish with peanuts, green onions. Add the remaining oil and carefully swirl it around to coat the sides of the wok or pan. YUMMY!! Cut chicken in 1 inch square pieces. This article has some ideas but I can’t be sure how they will work. For more details about cookies and how to manage them see our Cookie Policy . This 20-minute stir-fry packs in prawns, mooli, beansprouts and plenty of courgette to help you on your way to your five a day. Even if you don’t have all the ingredients – I had to eliminate the fish sauce and bean sprouts as well as the toppings. Most Thai sauces are based with soy + fish sauce, many of which include high fructose corn syrup + MSG. Let me know how it works out! I can’t wait to see about trying this recipe. So glad you liked it, Tana! A great way to indulge in your favourite foods without the worry is to make a healthy version at home. It’s so yummy! Once that is gone I’d like to use the coconut stuff instead. This post contains affiliate links. Enjoy! . I’ve never tried making it at home, though, so I couldn’t resist this fresh, vegetable “noodle” spin on pad Thai in David and Luise’s new cookbook, Green Kitchen Travels: Healthy … document.removeEventListener('scroll',loadFcSC0a5); It’s the perfect way to use up extra veggies! Nov 27, 2017 Spaghetti squash and spiralized zucchini replace the traditional noodles in this Pad Thai, which means the dish is rich in fibre and vitamins. Tastes amazing, so easy to make. Doubled the sauce just to have a little extra. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is truly a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and enjoying adequate exercise. broccoli, snap peas) and red cabbage (which I like adding to just about everything). Healthy Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep About the author FitMenCook. Heat 1 tablespoon. You should try it! We LOVE Pad Thai so I was a bit nervous to try this and it not be up to par. My Italian family loved it and can’t wait for me to make it again. Pad thai has been one of my favourite dishes for a long time, along with thai food in general. s.setAttribute('data-uid','0a5a46a7b0-XX');document.head.appendChild(s); Dietary preferences: Dairy-free, Gluten-free option. I forgot to get a lime/lime.juice but it was just as good. I like to buy red boat fish sauce from Trader Joe’s, it’s cheapest there and has the best ingredients (no MSG!). serves 4. There are lots of substitutions for this recipe! 20 Ideas for Healthy Pad Thai is among my favored things to cook with. 20 Ideas for Healthy Pad Thai. This makes me so happy to hear! Same here, Chrissa! Scramble eggs until cooked, approximately 2 minutes. So happy to hear this, Pat! This looks AMAZING Elizabeth! Love this recipe! Advertisement. I wish we had a place like that near us. This is one of my favorite dinner to make at home! I would substitute Bragg’s liquid aminos for the soy sauce and make sure the honey is natural organic honey! Going out and enjoying Thai food every once in a while won’t hurt you – but it’s pretty easy to make without the junk, and tastes just as good (if not better!). Place the noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. I also had to sub green pepper for red pepper. Total time: 30 mins Step 1: In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Garnish with peanuts. Thank you so much! While the rice noodles are cooking, turn instant pot on Sauté- High. I love pad thai, but wanted to find a light, refreshing version that would actually nourish me while still tasting amazing. This looks so fresh! Add in peppers, carrots, garlic and onion to the oil and sauté uncovered for 10 minutes. Pad Thai Zoodles – a quick, simple and healthy lunch or dinner that is on the table in just 20 minutes. Oooh I’m going to try it with spaghetti squash next time!! var s=document.createElement('script');s.async=true;s.onload=function(){};s.src='//f.convertkit.com/0a5a46a7b0/552f95dfe5.js'; This is a super simple recipe you can make with rice noodles or even my favorite, zoodles! Thanks for those ideas, Anna! Oh, and don’t skip the garnishes, they add so much good texture and flavor!!! I like to use authentic flavours and fill it with delicious crisp veggies. I had to make some adjustments based on allergies/what I had in the house (I’m not sure I’m capable of ever following a recipe 100% as written, lol) but this was delicious! I love me some Pad Thai and making it at home is even better! While chicken is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil + cook rice noodles according to the directions on the package. Amazingly delicious!! Such a fun/clean and yummy recipe! 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