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The Best Gluten Free Pad Thai

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Delicious gluten-free pad thai is healthy and so easy to make. Also by using peanut powder for the delicious peanut sauce this recipe weighs in at only 360 calories per serving! It’s crunchy, creamy and a big hit for family dinners. 

Ingredients

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  • For the Pad Thai:
  • 8 oz wide rice noodle (gluten free)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced into thin strips then 2 inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced then halved
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • For the Peanut Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup PB2 peanut powder (or 2 tablespoons peanut butter)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger

Instructions

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the directions for your specific brand of rice noodles, being careful not to over cook them. Once cooked, strain and toss with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. 

2. Prepare the peanut sauce by adding all the sauce ingredients into a small bowl and whisking together until smooth. Set aside. 

3. heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat in a large wok or deep skillet. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the chicken and cook on all sides until golden and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. 

4. Add red pepper, shallot, carrots, and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes.

5. Add the egg and mix until the eggs are cooked and scrambled to your liking. 

6. Add the chicken and noodles to the pan, then drizzle the sauce. Toss together until all the ingredients are coated in the sauce. 

7. Serve with bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, and peanuts sprinkled over top. Enjoy!

Notes

    • You can use shrimp instead of chicken or make this dish vegetarian by omitting the chicken.

    • We use PB2 Pure Peanut Powder for the Peanut Sauce. It’s a large 2-pound container.

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