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Keto pad thai recipe with tender chicken thighs, palmini noodles, and a glossy peanut glaze.

Keto Pad Thai Recipe

Emily Carter
Tender chicken, scrambled eggs, and tender-crisp peppers toss with palmini noodles in a savory, tangy peanut glaze for a low-carb skillet meal ready in 28 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 282 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar substitute
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (sugar free, like red boat)
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1/4-inch slices)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion (sliced thin)
  • 1/2 red pepper (sliced thin)
  • 3 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • For serving: palmini noodles (green onions, cilantro, peanuts, lime wedges)

Instructions

  • Whisk the chicken broth, coconut aminos, Swerve, peanut butter, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and xanthan gum together in a medium bowl, then set the sauce aside. The mixture should look smooth and evenly blended, with no dry xanthan gum sitting on the surface.
  • Toss the sliced chicken thighs with the sea salt and baking powder in a second medium bowl. The baking powder lightly coats the chicken and helps the pieces develop deeper browning in the skillet.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should shimmer, and the chicken should make a sharp sizzle when it reaches the pan.
  • Add the chicken and stir often for 7 to 9 minutes, until it is cooked through and browned in spots. The slices should lose their raw appearance while staying moist and lightly golden at the edges.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken out of the skillet. Removing it now keeps the chicken from overcooking while the vegetables and eggs cook.
  • Add the sliced yellow onion and red pepper to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. The onion should soften and smell sweet, while the red pepper keeps a tender-crisp bite.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Leave enough open pan space for the eggs so they can cook into separate curds.
  • Pour the beaten eggs into the open side of the skillet and sprinkle them with the red pepper flakes. Let them cook for 2 minutes, until the eggs are set but still tender.
  • Break the eggs into pieces with a spatula, then fold them through the vegetables and return the chicken to the skillet. You should see distinct egg curds throughout the onion, pepper, and chicken mixture.
  • Pour in the prepared sauce and cook for about 3 minutes, until it thickens. The sauce is ready when it changes from a thin gloss to a coating that clings to the back of the spatula.
  • Take the skillet off the heat and spoon the mixture over palmini noodles. Finish with green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and lime wedges for fresh crunch and brightness.

Notes

Texture tip: Rinse and drain the palmini thoroughly, then press out moisture or dry-sear them before adding sauce so excess water does not dilute the glossy glaze.
Storage: Store the cooked chicken mixture and prepared noodles in separate covered containers in the refrigerator to keep the noodles from becoming overly soft.
Reheating: Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet instead of the microwave to help evaporate excess liquid and restore the sauce's clingy texture.
Serving tip: Squeeze fresh lime wedges over the finished dish at the table to balance rich flavors and brighten the savory sauce.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Pad Thai Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
282
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
230
mg
77
%
Sodium
 
1849
mg
80
%
Potassium
 
350
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
150
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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