Paleo Chicken Pad Thai

By sandycon

Eating Paleo? You can still enjoy Chicken Pad Thai! This recipe uses broccoli slaw instead of noodles, and is full of other healthy ingredients!

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil (more if you use breast meat, less if you use thigh meat)
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 pound chicken meat, cut into small 1” chunks
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos, or use 1 more tablespoon fish sauce
• 4 tablespoon fresh or good quality bottled lime juice
• 1/2 tablespoon coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 (12 ounce) package broccoli slaw
• 2 medium carrots, cut into thin julienne strips
• 4 to 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 5 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from thepaleomom.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic, cook about 1 minute.

Add chicken and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.

Add fish sauce, coconut aminos, lime juice and vinegar. Cook at a rapid simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Add broccoli slaw and julienned carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft but still firm, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Toss or garnish with green onion and cilantro. Enjoy!