Ingredients
6 servings
- •2 small zucchinis
- •1 medium sweet potato, peeled
- •1 daikon radish, 6 inch (15 cm), peeled
- •2 tablespoons brown sugar
- •2 tablespoons fish sauce
- •2 tablespoons tamarind paste, or lime juice
- •6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- •¼ cup water
- •coconut oil, to taste
- •1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- •1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- •2 teaspoons chili paste, or 1 diced jalapeño
- •⅓ cup roasted peanut, plus more for garnish
- •½ cup bean sprout, plus more for garnish
- •¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
- •lime wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the zucchini, then use a vegetable peeler to peel into thin, flat noodles. Repeat with the sweet potato and daikon radish. Set aside.
- In a wok or large pan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, 3 cloves of garlic, and the water. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the pad thai sauce to a bowl until ready to use. Wipe out the pan.
- Heat a drizzle of coconut oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add a bit more coconut oil to the pan, if needed, then add the shallot, chili paste, and remaining 3 cloves of garlic. Cook until the shallots are softened and the aromatics are fragrant, 2 minutes.
- Add the peanuts and bean sprouts, and cook for 1 minute, until the sprouts are softened. Add half of the reserved pad thai sauce and cook until thickened, 3 minutes.
- Add the vegetable noodles and chicken, and stir to coat with the sauce, adding more as needed. Add the cilantro, toss, and cook for 30-60 seconds, until the noodles are just warmed through but not soggy.
- Serve immediately garnished with more cilantro, bean sprouts, peanuts, and lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 310
- Carbohydrate: 20g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Sugar: 11g