Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + Worcestershire

Soy sauce is easier to find and provides a similar umami flavor.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while spaghetti is a budget-friendly substitute.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds offer a nut-free option while cashews are often less expensive.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity while apple cider vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Prepare rice noodles according to the instructions on the package. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute until slightly brown.

Add bell pepper and carrots and saute for 2 more minutes. Then add noodles, brown sugar, rice vinegar and fish sauce.

Add garlic, green onions and bean sprouts and saute 1 more minute. (Optional: Add red flakes)

Push the chicken mixture to the edge of the pan and add eggs into the center. Cook and scramble until eggs have cooked through.

Add in bean sprouts, and toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat. Squeeze fresh lime to taste along with peanuts, cilantro, more green onions. Serve and enjoy!

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