Chicken Pad Thai with Carrot and Zucchini
Tender rice noodles, chicken and crisp-tender vegetables make a gentle, bright take on a weeknight pad thai.
Fits Celiac, Low-FODMAP, Pregnancy and 8 more diets
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Ingredients
- 85 g gluten-free rice noodles
- 120 g boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- ½ zucchini, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tsp gluten-free tamari
- ½ tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, snipped
Method
- Soak noodles in hot water until pliable, then drain.10 min timer
- Warm oil in a skillet and cook chicken until opaque.
- Add carrot and zucchini; cook until just tender.4 min timer
- Stir in noodles and tamari until everything is hot.2 min timer
- Remove from heat; finish with lime zest and chives.
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free rice noodles and gluten-free tamari keep the whole skillet wheat-free.
- No spicy food: Mellow chicken, noodles and vegetables are seasoned without spicy heat.
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