This easy chicken pad thai recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With only 25 minutes of prep time, this dish can be on the table in no time! Plus, it's loaded with flavor and healthy ingredients. You'll love this delicious take on classic pad thai.
Skinny Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
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❤️ Why you'll love it
What is chicken pad thai? Chicken pad thai is a popular Thai noodle dish that consists of stir-fried rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. It's typically served with lime wedges, crushed peanuts, and bean sprouts on the side. The combination of sweet and sour flavors from the ingredients creates an unforgettable taste with a hint of smokiness from the wok. The sauce can also be adjusted depending on how spicy or sweet you like it.
- Ready in 25 minutes
- Healthy and delicious
- Great for meal prepping
🥘 Equipment
- wok or skillet
- medium size pot
🧾 Ingredients
Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Pad Thai noodles
- Lime juice
- Fish or oyster sauce
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Garlic
- Sweet chili sauce
- Bell pepper
- Eggs
- Roasted peanuts
- Green onion
🍳 How to Make Healthy Chicken Pad Thai
Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.
Combine the sauce ingredients together.
Cook the veggies and garlic, then add the chicken.
Add the egg and cook until soft set.
Add the sauce, combine and top with peanuts.
Hint: To avoid overcooking the pad thai noodles, you can also soak them in hot water while making the chicken and sauce.
🥄 Variations
- Make it vegan: Use tofu instead of chicken and omit the egg for a delicious vegan pad thai.
- Swap out the noodles: You can use rice noodles, soba noodles, or even spaghetti if you don't have traditional Thai noodles available. Even ramen can be used in pad thai, but skip the flavor packet.
- Use a different protein. Feel free to add shrimp, pork, beef, or any other protein you like.
- Add your favorite veggies: Feel free to throw in some extra vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, etc.
- Add more heat: Increase the spice level by adding extra chili flakes, chili oil, or even a few sliced fresh chilies.
🍽️ What to Serve With
- Light and crunchy Asian-style salad like cucumber salad or seaweed salad.
- Steamed or roasted vegetables like broccoli or snow peas or roasted asparagus.
- For dessert, why not try Weight Watchers Chocolate Cheesecake
🍶 Storing
I love making a large batch of this easy chicken pad thai because I can eat it for a few days. This lets me portion control my food and stay on track.
Refrigerator Storage: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Freezer Storage: Place leftovers in a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to three months.
Reheat: Reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot.
💭Tip for Making the Perfect Pad Thai at Home
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium in the recipe
- For a gluten-free option use tamari and gluten-free noodles.
- If you don't like spicy, reduce the amount of chili flakes.
- Add some fresh cilantro for garnish.
How Many WW Points in this Recipe
When you get restaurant-style chicken pad thai from takeout, it comes in at about 12 points for a serving. This comes from the rice noodles that are high in carbs and sweet sauce. For my version, I increased the amount of chicken and decreased the number of noodles. This recipe is only 6 points per serving. The dish is delicious and filling.
This is a direct link to the recipe in the WW recipe builder app. You can see the recipe as well as add it to your daily food tracker. This only works for WW members in the US. If you are outside of the US, you will need to enter it manually.
❔FAQs
Yes, chicken pad thai is a healthy dish that's packed with protein and vegetables. With the right ingredients, you can easily make it at home without adding unnecessary calories or fat.
No, you don't need to use a wok to make pad thai. However, it helps to create the smoky flavor that is characteristic of this dish. If you don't have a wok, you can also use a large skillet or a sauté pan.
Pad thai is typically served hot but it can also be served cold. If you prefer to serve it cold, make sure to chill the noodles thoroughly before serving.
No, pad thai and drunken noodles are not the same. Drunken noodles is a stir-fry dish that is typically made with flat rice noodles and has a spicier flavor than pad thai. The sauces for both dishes are also different.
It can be made spicy by adding chili flakes or chili oil. This will add heat to the dish, so adjust it to your preference.
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- Weight Watchers Butterscotch Cheesecake
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Easy Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces Pad Thai noodles
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoons fish or oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 eggs lightly whisked
- 1/8 cup roasted peanuts
- Green onion for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large pot, add water and salt. When it comes to a rolling boil, add the Pad Thai noodles. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until al dente.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish or oyster sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and sweet chili sauce.
- Add the olive oilcooking spray to a large skillet or wok. Add green peppers and cook until tender (about 4 minutes).
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Push ingredients to the side and add the eggs. Cook until just set.
- Add the mixture from Step 1. Stir until well combined.
- Add the peanuts and green onions. Serve immediately.
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