Protein-Packed Chicken And Tofu Pad Thai
A comforting, takeout-inspired Pad Thai loaded with chicken, tofu, and fresh bean sprouts. Enjoy tangy flavors while keeping your blood sugar perfectly steady.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz firm tofu (drained), tbsp unsalted roasted peanuts (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Soak the rice noodles in a bowl…
- 01
Soak the rice noodles in a bowl…
Soak the rice noodles in a bowl of very warm water for 10 to 15 minutes until pliable but still slightly firm, then drain.
Look for: pliable but still slightly firm, then drain
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Whisk together the fish sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, the juice of 1 lime, soy sauce, and brown sugar (or your preferred sweetener) to create the sauce base.
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Heat the olive or avocado oil in…
Heat the olive or avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and sliced chicken breast, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Look for: the chicken is fully cooked through
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Push the chicken and tofu to one…
Push the chicken and tofu to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the empty space, scramble them lightly until just set, and then toss everything together.
Look for: just set, and then toss everything together
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Add the drained noodles and the sauce…
Add the drained noodles and the sauce to the pan. Toss vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles absorb the sauce and become tender.
Look for: the noodles absorb the sauce and become tender
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Remove the pan from the heat and…
Remove the pan from the heat and gently fold in the fresh bean sprouts. Serve hot, topped with the crushed peanuts and a fresh lime wedge.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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