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Chicken Pad See Ew (Lighter)

By using lean chicken breast, nutrient-rich broccoli, and controlled amounts of oil and natural sweeteners, this stir-fry delivers an authentic Thai flavor profile rich in protein.

470kcal per serving
20minutes
4servings

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

  • 550 g (19.4 oz) raw chicken breast, sliced · 616 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 220 g (7.8 oz) wide dry rice noodles · 801 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 300 g (10.6 oz) broccoli florets, chopped · 102 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 2 large eggs (100 g) · 143 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 1 tbsp (13 g) canola oil · 117 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 3 tbsp (48 g) low-sodium soy sauce · 27 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 1 tbsp (18 g) fish sauce · 6 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 1 tbsp (12 g) brown sugar · 46 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) white vinegar · 3 kcal in the whole recipe
  • 3 cloves (12 g) garlic, minced · 18 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

  1. Soak the dry rice noodles in hot water according to package directions until softened, then drain well.

    Chicken Pad See Ew (Lighter) — step 1
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and white vinegar.

    Chicken Pad See Ew (Lighter) — step 2
  3. Heat canola oil in a wok or large pan over high heat, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through.

    Chicken Pad See Ew (Lighter) — step 3
  4. Push chicken to one side of the pan, add broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons of water to steam-fry for 2 minutes, then scramble the eggs on the empty side until lightly set.

    Chicken Pad See Ew (Lighter) — step 4
  5. Add the drained rice noodles and the sauce mixture to the wok, stir-frying on high heat for 1-2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and hot.

    Chicken Pad See Ew (Lighter) — step 5

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Chicken Pad See Ew (Lighter)

Nutrition per serving

470 kcal · 42 g protein · 52 g carbs · 9 g fat

Protein 42 g · 37%Carbs 52 g · 46%Fat 9 g · 18%

On the plate: Refined grains, Poultry, Vegetables, Eggs

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