Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep (with Video)
This Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep is the best way to enjoy delicious pad thai on-the-go for work or school lunches. It's healthier, less expensive than restaurant food, and it's a time-saver too!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
Pad Thai
- 10 oz Thai rice noodles
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 green onions chopped (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts optional
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
Toppings
- 1/4 cup peanuts crushed
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 1 lime cut into 6 wedges
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prepare rice noodles according to the instructions on the package. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick wok or skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until slightly brown.
- Add bell pepper, carrots and garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
- Add the noodles, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce and green onions, sautéeing for one more minute. (Optional: Add red pepper flakes)
- Push the chicken mixture the edge of the pan and add the beaten eggs into the center. Scramble with the spoon until the eggs have cooked through.
- Add in bean sprouts and sauté for another minute, tossing everything together.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Arrange in meal prep containers, topping each with crushed peanuts, cilantro and a wedge of lime. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
Add the toppings to the container on the day of consumption for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4313IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 48g