Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 cup

low-sodium chicken broth

2 cup

quinoa

rinsed and drained

1 tbsp

coconut oil

divided

1 unit

boneless, skinless chicken breast

cut into thin strips

0.75 cup

shredded cabbage

shredded

0.5 cup

edamame

0.25 cup

diced broccoli stems

diced

2 unit

carrots

cut into matchsticks

2 unit

green onions

chopped

3 unit

eggs

1 tsp

sesame oil

0.25 cup

natural peanut butter

0.25 cup

reduced-sodium soy sauce

3 tbsp

rice vinegar

2 tbsp

chili garlic sauce

2 tbsp

fresh ginger

chopped

3 clove

garlic

minced

1 tsp

sesame oil

0.5 cup

salted peanuts

chopped

3 tbsp

fresh cilantro

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan.

Step 2
~3 min

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3
~3 min

Set aside the cooked quinoa.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Add chicken; stir until cooked through; about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from wok.

Step 6
~3 min

Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil in the wok.

Step 7
~3 min

Add cabbage, edamame, broccoli, carrot, and green onions and saute until vegetables soften slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Whisk eggs with sesame oil in a small bowl.

Step 9
~3 min

Push vegetables to the sides of the wok to make a well in the center; pour eggs in and stir to scramble, about 3 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil together in a small bowl to create the Thai peanut sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

Pour Thai peanut sauce over vegetable and egg mixture in the wok.

Step 12
~3 min

Return chicken to the wok and add quinoa; mix well to combine.

Step 13
~3 min

Stir in chopped peanuts and cilantro and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to control the level of spiciness.

Garnish with extra peanuts and cilantro for added flavor and texture.

Use pre-cooked quinoa to save time.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm.

Top with a lime wedge.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Pad Thai is a popular Thai street food dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch

Popularity Score

70/100

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