Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles
Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles balances chewy rice noodles with tender chicken and shrimp in a bright, sweet-tangy sauce, rounded out by crunchy bean sprouts and roasted peanuts. Fresh herbs and lime keep it lively, making it a great choice for a quick dinner or a casual gathering when you want big flavor without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 30
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour boiling water over the noodles and let them sit for 5 minutes; drain thoroughly and set aside.
- 2
Heat half the oil in a wok or deep skillet over high heat. Crumble in the chicken and add the hot sauce; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Set aside on a platter.
- 3
Add the remaining oil and the peppers to the pan; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, broth, ketchup, lime juice, sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. Add the noodles and the reserved meat; toss to combine. Heat through.
- 4
Add the sprouts and toss gently. Sprinkle with the onions, coriander and peanuts.
- Calories 646.63 kcal High 32%
- Protein 31.13 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 90.0 g 33%
- Total Fat 18.59 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 2.66 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.82 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1647.01 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 5.86 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 20.39 g --
- Added Sugars 6.72 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 221.79 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 6.32 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 1354.98 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 175.63 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 71.37 mg Good Source 79%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles is a Thai dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 646.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 646.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles healthy?
- Weeknight Pad Thai Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 646.63 calories and 31.13 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1647.01 mg (72% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.66 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.72 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Fish, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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