Gluten-free pad see ew
Wide, chewy rice noodles wokked with golden chicken, Chinese broccoli and soft ribbons of egg in a savoury-sweet tamari sauce.
- Celiac
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Kid-friendly
- Sheet pan
- One pan
- Gluten-free dairy-free
- Gluten-free Thai
- Gluten-free Asian
Ingredients
- 12 oz wide rice noodles, dried, about 1/2 inch wide
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 lb Chinese broccoli, cut into 2-inch pieces, stems and leaves separate
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 tbsp gluten-free tamari, split for marinade and sauce
- 1 tbsp gluten-free oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
Method
- Soak the noodles in hot water until pliable but firm.8 min timer
- Toss the chicken with a spoonful of tamari and the cornstarch.
- Sear the chicken in oil in a large skillet until golden.5 min timer
- Push the chicken aside, scramble the eggs until just set, remove the kids' share of chicken, egg and noodles.1 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
- Add garlic and broccoli stems, stir-frying until crisp-tender.3 min timer
- Add noodles, leaves and the sauce, tossing until glossy and slightly charred.3 min timer
Kids’ plate: Chicken noodle pile
On the plate: Plain chicken pieces and wide noodles tossed with a little tamari, scrambled egg on top, broccoli stems on the side.
Make it a game: Call the wide noodles ribbons and see how many colours they can stack on the fork before the first bite.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Rice noodles and tamari carry the dish, with gluten-free oyster sauce in the sauce.
- Kid (4–12): A mild, savoury noodle stir-fry with soft egg and tender broccoli, nothing spicy or bitter.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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