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Gluten-free chicken pad Thai with cilantro and scallions sprinkled on top.

Healthy Chicken Pad Thai (Peanut & Soy Free)

This Healthy Chicken Pad Thai is a simple, family-friendly meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for health. With its soy-free, peanut-free sauce, it’s a perfect choice for those with food sensitivities — and it’s so delicious, no one will even notice it’s a lighter version of the takeout classic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups carrots shredded
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • Pad Thai Sauce
  • cup coconut aminos soy-free soy sauce alternative
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tbsp almond butter unsweetened
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Toppings
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Green onion sliced

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil – while waiting on your water to boil move on to the next steps.
  2. Cook the Chicken – Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with avocado oil. Add sliced chicken breast and cook until golden and cooked through for about 6-8 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Add noodles to boiling water – Cook the noodles for about 8 minutes or until fuller tender.
  4. Sauté the Veggies – In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and shredded carrots. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
  5. Drain the noodles – Your noodles should be done at this point. Drain and set aside.
  6. Scramble the Eggs – Push veggies to one side of the skillet. Pour in the whisked eggs and scramble until just set. Mix eggs into the veggies.
  7. Make the Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, fish sauce, honey, almond butter, and lime juice until smooth.
  8. Bring the sauce to a low boil – in the pot where you cooked your noodles, add the sauce to the bottom of the pan and whisk until it comes to a low boil.
  9. Combine Everything – Add chicken, noodles, and veggies with the sauce. Toss well to coat everything evenly in the sauce. Cook 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
  10. Top & Serve – Serve and garnish with fresh cilantro and green onion.