Okinawan-Inspired Chicken Pad Thai
Okinawan-Inspired Chicken Pad Thai balances tangy tamarind-vinegar notes with a gentle sweetness, coating tender rice noodles and juicy chicken. Softly scrambled eggs, crushed peanuts, and fresh bean sprouts add rich texture, while chives and lime keep each bite bright. Serve for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold, nuanced flavors.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Okinawan-Inspired Chicken Pad Thai, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 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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- 48
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk rice wine vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, oyster sauce, and tamarind pulp in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes; remove from the heat and set aside.
- 2
Put the rice noodles in a large bowl and pour in enough cold water to cover them. Let them soften for about 10 minutes, then drain.
- 3
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the eggs and the garlic in the hot oil until the eggs are softly set, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir the chicken and the noodles into the eggs and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour the rice wine vinegar sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt into the noodle mixture.
- 6
Stir the peanuts, ground radish, and chili powder into the noodle mixture; cook until the peanuts soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Add more sugar or chili powder if desired.
- 7
Remove from the heat and toss the chives with the noodle mixture. Top with bean sprouts and garnish with lime wedges.
- Calories 693.59 kcal High 35%
- Protein 28.47 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 77.9 g 28%
- Total Fat 34.0 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 3.67 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 145.35 mg High 48%
- Sodium 454.36 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 4.98 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 16.06 g --
- Added Sugars 1.83 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 97.68 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.8 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 940.15 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 98.63 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 7.6 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Okinawan Inspired Chicken Pad Thai is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Daikon Radish. Each serving provides about 693.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Okinawan-Inspired Chicken Pad Thai made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Daikon Radish, Eggs. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Okinawan-Inspired Chicken Pad Thai?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 693.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Okinawan-Inspired Chicken Pad Thai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Okinawan-Inspired Chicken Pad Thai healthy?
- Okinawan-Inspired Chicken Pad Thai has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 693.59 calories and 28.47 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 454.36 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.67 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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