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BEST DAIRY-FREE CHICKEN PAD THAI

  • Writer: Marjani Moore, MS, RD
    Marjani Moore, MS, RD
  • Oct 4, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 8, 2024

Marjani Moore, MS, RD (That Dairy Free Dietitian).

Pad Thai is a delicious rice noodle dish that is a perfect recipe for NATIONAL NOODLE DAY. It is typically made with chicken, shrimp, or tofu (vegetarian/vegan), vegetables, eggs, cilantro, peanuts, rice noodles, and a fantastic Pad Thai sauce. I'm always craving Pad Thai for takeout, so I was really excited about making this deliciously irresistible dish in the comfort of my own home (and plenty to enjoy for leftovers)!


Here is my dairy-free chicken Pad Thai recipe that dairy-free and even milk lovers will ENJOY!

Please let me know what you think and send pictures of your creations in the comments!


Step 1: PREP RICE NOODLES - Cook rice noodles according to the package. Drain, and pour cold water into the pot. Let rice noodles stand soaking in cold water until ready to use.

Step 2: PREP BEAN SPROUTS - Place bean sprouts in a bowl of cold water to soak (take bean sprouts out of the cold water and shake off the excess water RIGHT before adding it to the pan).

Step 3: PREP VEGETABLES - Slice the bell pepper and chop the green onions, set aside.

Step 4: PREP EGGS - Whisk eggs in a bowl, and set aside.

Step 5: PREP PAD THAI SAUCE - Combine all ingredients for the Pad Thai Sauce, whisk, and set aside.

Step 6: PREP CHICKEN - Dice raw chicken to prepare to cook, and set aside.

Step 7: COOK CHICKEN - Preheat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp of peanut oil and sauté diced chicken thigh meat in the pan until just done (about 10 minutes). Place chicken on a plate or cutting board and set aside.

Step 8: COOK VEGETABLES - Put heat down to medium, add a little more oil to the pan, and sauté the sliced bell pepper until it starts to soften. Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and bean sprouts.

Step 9: Stir and mix for about 1-2 minutes and move the vegetables to the sides of the pan.

Step 10: Pour whisked eggs into the center of the pan.

Step 11: Let the eggs slightly cook and then scramble and mix the vegetables.

Step 12: Add cooked chicken to the pan.

Step 13: Add drained rice noodles to the pan.

Step 14: Pour in the sauce mixture and toss everything to combine.

Step 15: Stir in green onions and cook for about 1-2 more minutes.

Step 16: Sprinkle crushed peanuts, cilantro and an optional squeeze of fresh lime wedges over the noodles.

Step 17: Mix and serve. ENJOY!






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