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Healthy Chicken Pad Kee Mao

Chicken Pad Kee Mao, also known as drunken noodle, is a classic Thai noodle dish that is packed with flavor and spice.
It only takes 15 minutes to put together, making for a quick protein-packed meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 1
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Clara

Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar

Stir Fry

  • 4 oz Chicken thigh (Boneless, skinless)
  • Salt & Black Pepper (To taste)
  • 1 serving Rice noodles (52g)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1-2 Thai Chilis
  • ¼ Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Corn (Optional)
  • 1-2 Mushrooms (Optional)
  • 1 Egg
  • Basil (For garnish)

Instructions

  • Make the stir fry sauce – Prepare the stir fry sauce by mixing together ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Prepare the chicken – Start by cutting the chicken into bite size pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the noodles – Cook the rice stick noodles according to package directions and set aside.
  • Mince aromatics – Mince garlic, Thai chilis, and onions.
  • Cook the chicken – Add the chicken pieces in a single layer in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes each side. 
  • Add the aromatics – When the chicken is about done cooking on it's second side, add in the aromatics into the skillet. Saute for about 1-2 minutes, or until golden. Add in additional veggies, such as corn and mushroom, if using.
  • Add sauce and noodles – Mix in the stir fry sauce and noodles and stir thoroughly.
  • Mix in an egg – Move all the stir fry ingredients to the side, spray the open side of the skillet with cooking spray, and crack in the egg. Wait until the egg begins to solidify a little before scrambling and mixing in with the rest of the dish.
  • Garnish and serve – Toss in the basil, remove from heat, and enjoy your delicious noodle dish!

Notes

Substitutions and Variations
Substitutes for Thai Basil – You can easily substitute it with Holy basil or normal Basil, in that order of preference
Substitutes for Thai Chili – Can be really spicy. You can also use a lighter chili, like fresno chilis, if you'd prefer.
Tips and Tricks
Thai chili to spice ratio – Thai chilis are no joke and should be used with caution if you are not used to traditional spicy Thai food.
I would use 1 for a milder kick, and 2-3 for a medium to high spice tolerance. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 1599mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 10mg