Name: High-Protein Pad Thai Power Bowl
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 16 oz skinless boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced; 2 large eggs; 8 oz dry protein-enriched rice noodles (or high-protein chickpea noodles); 1 cup mung bean sprouts; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup scallions, sliced; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or canola); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice (plus wedges for garnish); 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

High-Protein Pad Thai Power Bowl

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This High-Protein Pad Thai Power Bowl takes the iconic flavors of Thai street food and supercharges them for your gains. By blending lean chicken breast, crispy tofu, and eggs with protein-enriched noodles, each serving hits your 50g protein goal without sacrificing the tangy, savory-sweet kick you crave. Fresh veggies and roasted peanuts provide crunch and color, while a zesty lime-fish sauce ties it all together. Perfect for a California evening when you want a filling, energizing meal that feels like a treat but fuels your goals.

Ingredients

Instructions

Cook the protein-enriched noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
While noodles cook, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Add remaining oil, then add tofu cubes. Sear until golden on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Push tofu to the side, crack in eggs, and scramble until just set. Stir together with tofu.
Add cooked chicken back to the pan, then add cooked noodles. Toss everything together.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Pour sauce over the noodle mixture and toss well to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Fold in half the bean sprouts, carrots, and scallions.
Divide between bowls. Top with remaining bean sprouts, carrots, scallions, peanuts, and cilantro. Serve with extra lime wedges.