Chicken Pad Thai

Total Time

40 minutes. This includes preparation and cooking time, ensuring everything is perfectly cooked and flavorful.

Makes

Serves: 4. Ideal for a family dinner or sharing with friends.

Savor the vibrant and classic flavors of our Chicken Pad Thai, a dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and rice noodles tossed in a tangy, sweet sauce. This quick and easy meal is perfect for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 medium zucchini, spiralized (about 1 cup)
• 2 medium carrots, spiralized (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup cooked pad thai stir-fry noodles
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
• 1 lime, quartered
• 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Season chicken with pepper, to taste. In large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken until fully cooked and juices are clear. Remove chicken from pan and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
2. To make sauce: In small bowl, whisk together honey, chili garlic sauce, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter and water.
3. Add zucchini, carrots, rice noodles and chicken to pan; pour sauce over and toss to coat. Toss in bean sprouts and cabbage. Serve with lime wedge, crushed peanuts and cilantro.

Nutritional information per serving: 295 calories, 12 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 792 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 27 g protein, 109% vitamin A, 46% vitamin C, 7% calcium, 10% iron.