Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep

Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep

This Chicken Pad Thai Meal Prep is the best way to enjoy delicious pad thai on-the-go for work or school lunches. It's healthier, less expensive than restaurant food, and it's a time-saver too!

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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Pad Thai
• 10 oz Thai rice noodles
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 carrots, sliced into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 3 green onions, chopped (divided)
• 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts, optional
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• Toppings
• 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed
• 1/3 cup cilantro
• 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
• red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare rice noodles according to the instructions on the package. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick wok or skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until slightly brown.
3. Add bell pepper, carrots and garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
4. Add the noodles, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce and green onions, sautéeing for one more minute. (Optional: Add red pepper flakes)
5. Push the chicken mixture the edge of the pan and add the beaten eggs into the center. Scramble with the spoon until the eggs have cooked through.
6. Add in bean sprouts and sauté for another minute, tossing everything together.
7. Remove from heat and allow to cool.  
8. Arrange in meal prep containers, topping each with crushed peanuts, cilantro and a wedge of lime. Enjoy!

Notes

Add the toppings to the container on the day of consumption for maximum flavor.

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