An average serving of Pad Thai can be up to 838 calories with 45 grams of fat, 46 grams of carbs, and 64 grams of protein. However, you can still enjoy this dish with lower calories by portioning high-calorie ingredients mindfully and making some thoughtful ingredient choices that will make this conducive to a healthy diet. 💡 What’s In Pad Thai?
In a wok, heat half the garlic infused oil and add the cubed chicken (or tofu). Stir-fry until sealed, add the eggs and toss around to coat the chicken in egg. Once cooked, remove chicken and egg and set aside. Heat the remaining garlic infused oil in the wok and add the ginger and chili. Stir cooking until fragrant.Pad Thai is a healthy dish made with whole grain noodles, shrimp or chicken, eggs, and vegetables. It’s also important to use a good amount of tamarind paste for flavor rather than sugar and soy sauce. pad Thai is a high-carbohydrate dish, but the carbs come from nutrient-rich ingredients like vegetables, so it’s not as bad as eating Place noodles in a large bowl. Add enough hot tap water to cover; let stand for 10 to 15 minutes or until pliable but not soft. Drain well in a colander. Meanwhile, for peanut topping, combine peanuts and lime peel; set aside. In a small bowl combine fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chile sauce; stir until smooth. Heat a large wok or skillet. Add in the olive oil and garlic. Stir-fry for one minute and add the chicken in an even layer. Cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for 5 more minutes or until fully cooked. Add in the light green onion slices, cook for 30 seconds before adding the noodles, bean sprouts and sauce. a4ZuA.