Chicken Pad Thai

Diet and nutritionDiet and meal planningGluten-free dietCKD diet
Noodles stir-fried with chicken, garlic, green onions, and Pad Thai sauce. A low-calorie, kidney-friendly meal.
Meal TypeDinner, Lunch, Main course 
DietsLow carb, Low cholesterol, Low phosphorus, Low potassium, Low protein, Low sodium 
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 8
  • 1 pound rice noodles (look for a low-sodium variety)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 green onions, sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 chili pepper, diced
  • 1 egg
  • ⅔ cup Pad Thai Sauce
  • 1 lime
  • ⅛ cup cilantro, chopped
Chicken Pad Thai
Directions
Prep: 30 min, Cook: 55 min, Total: 1 hr 25 min
  1. Soak rice noodles for approximately 40 minutes.
  2. Cook chicken. Then, slice.
  3. Mix ingredients for Pad Thai Sauce.
  4. Sautee garlic, pepper, and half of green onions in ¼ cup vegetable oil.
  5. Add noodles. Toss to coat.
  6. Add egg; cook thoroughly.
  7. Add Pad Thai Sauce. Toss to coat.
  8. Add remainder of juice from lime and top with cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 219  
  • Carbohydrates 23 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.4 g
  • Protein 12 g
  • Fat 9 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.7 g
  • Sodium 373mg
  • Potassium 159 mg
  • Calcium 23 mg
  • Phosphorus 102 mg