Delicious Paleo Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
Flavorful, paleo-complaint Pad Thai recipe with chicken, cabbage, and bean sprouts.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 5 small zucchini
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup purple cabbage (also known as red cabbage), sliced or grated
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- ¾ cup cashews, roughly chopped
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten (optional)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts, diced (tofu is a great vegan option!)
- ¼ cup chicken broth or vegtable broth
- ¾ the juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp Coconut Aminos
Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos - 16.9 fl oz - Low Sodium Soy Sauce Alternative, Low-Glycemic - Organic, Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher - Keto, Paleo - 101 Total Servings - 1½ tsp fish sauce
Red Boat - Fish Sauce, 8.45 Ounce - Chef’s Grade, Gluten Free, Sustainably Sourced & Artisan Processed, 100% Pure, Protein Rich, No Added MSG or Preservatives. - 1 tsp coconut sugar
Wholesome Sweetners, Coconut Sugar, 1 lb - 2 scallion stalks, sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded or peeled
Instructions
- Cut and spiralize the zucchini to make zucchini noodles. Salt to taste and then add to a strainer with a bowl under to collect the liquid. Use a paper towel to pat and soak up the water and mix occasionally as you cook the additionally ingredients.
- Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pan and add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds before adding the purple cabbage, bean sprouts, and half of the cashews. Sautée for 1-2 additional minute(s). Once cooked, set aside.
- Add another 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once heated, add 2 eggs to the pan and cook, mixing with a spatula constantly to prevent burning. Once cooked, set aside.
- Pat the zucchini dry one last time before adding it to a cooking pan with 2 tsp of olive oil. Sautée the zucchini for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Put 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan on med heat. Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook covered for 7-8 minutes, mixing occasionally. Then, turn to med-high heat and add the chicken broth, lime, vinegar, coconut aminos, fish sauce, and coconut sugar. Turn off the burner once the chicken is fully cooked and liquid has reduced to half.
- Add the chicken mixture, the purple cabbage mixture, the eggs, the rest of the cashews, the scallions, and the carrots to the zucchini, mix, and serve!
Notes
*If you're following a paleo diet, make sure to get fish sauce with just fish and salt (no added ingredients)
*There is some controversy on if cashews are paleo compliant. If you've chosen to refrain from cashews, try almonds or another paleo-friendly nut.
*If you are not trying to avoid soy or gluten, soy sauce can be used to replace coconut aminos.
*Bean sprouts do not keep well. It's best to not store the dish and, instead, plan to eat upon serving.