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Home » Recipes » Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls (Video!)

Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls (Video!)

7/14/21

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These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are low-carb with zucchini, carrots, red cabbage and Pad Thai inspired sauce!

These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthier, low-carb version of Thai takeout with spiralized zucchini, matchstick carrots, red cabbage and an easy sauce!

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How to make this recipe

  1. Whisk ingredients for Pad Thai sauce together in a medium-sized glass bowl.
  2. Heat olive oil on med-high heat. Saute onions until softened then add chicken and 3/4 of the Pad Thai sauce.  Cook until chicken is fully cooked.
  3. Saute zucchini noodles with remaining Pad Thai sauce. Remove from heat immediately after 30 seconds and add to glass meal prep bowls.
  4. Add chicken, carrots and red cabbage to zucchini noodles.
  5. Garnish dish with scallions, peanuts and cilantro.

These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthier, low-carb version of Thai takeout with spiralized zucchini, matchstick carrots, red cabbage and an easy sauce!

Ingredients and substitutions

  • Coconut oil – olive oil, vegetable oil, or grapeseed oil can be used in place of the coconut oil in this recipe
  • Yellow onion – red onion, shallots or white onion can also be used in this recipe
  • Chicken breast – chicken breast will be a leaner cut of meat but chicken thighs are a great alternative (and may even give a juicier cut of meat)
  • Zucchini – spiralized or cut into matchsticks preferably. Any other vegetable that can be spiralized can be used in place of the zucchini noodles.
  • Carrot – fresh carrots cut into matchsticks is recommended. Replace with another veggie of choice such as celery, cucumber, etc. 
  • Red cabbage – use another type of cabbage or leafy green if you don’t have red cabbage on hand.
  • Peanuts – chopped peanuts are optional as a textured addition to this meal. 
  • Cilantro (to garnish)
  • Scallions (to garnish) 

Pad Thai Sauce

  • Tamarind paste – vinegar and sugar mixture is commonly used to replace tamarind paste in pad thai. Ketchup with Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar and brown sugar can also be combined together as a substitute. 
  • Soy sauce – use tamari or coconut aminos as a replacement for soy sauce. 
  • Peanut butter – if you have a peanut allergy, opt in another nut butter or a seed butter to make this recipe nut free. 
  • Garlic – fresh or jarred minced garlic is recommended. 
  • Fish sauce – oyster sauce is a great substitute for fish sauce but additional soy sauce or soy sauce substitute will also work. 
  • Lime juice – use fresh lime juice or bottled lime juice if you’re in a pinch

These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthier, low-carb version of Thai takeout with spiralized zucchini, matchstick carrots, red cabbage and an easy sauce!

Storing and reheating

This recipe is the perfect meal prep option because it can refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. Since this dish is prepared instantly into meal prep containers, storing is quite simple! Put each individual serving into the fridge for up to five days. When you're ready to enjoy the dish, microwave the spiralized zucchini Pad Thai for 1 minute until fully warmed. You won't want to warm the dish for too long as that might make the zoodles soggy and lose their integrity.

These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthier, low-carb version of Thai takeout with spiralized zucchini, matchstick carrots, red cabbage and an easy sauce!

Can you freeze zucchini noodles?

I don't recommend freezing any leftover zucchini noodles for later. When frozen, zucchini noodles tend to lose their flavour and become really soggy in texture. “Zoodles” take a few seconds to cook and can be bought pre-spiralized so it is best to use them fresh when ready to eat them instead of freezing them for later.

These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthier, low-carb version of Thai takeout with spiralized zucchini, matchstick carrots, red cabbage and an easy sauce!

Freezing the chicken

If you have any leftover chicken, it can be frozen either raw or cooked for a future dish. If you're looking to freeze leftover raw chicken, you can marinate it and then place into an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag. After, store the chicken in the freezer for up to 2 months.

If you're freezing cooked chicken, make sure the chicken has cooled to room temperature to avoid any condensation in the container. Divide the chicken into individual portions or keep them altogether into airtight meal prep containers or freezer-safe bags. The chicken will last in the freezer for up to two months. When you're ready to enjoy the chicken, sprinkle water on it before microwaving to ensure it doesn't dry out.

These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a healthier, low-carb version of Thai takeout with spiralized zucchini, matchstick carrots, red cabbage and an easy sauce!

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Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are low-carb with zucchini, carrots, red cabbage and Pad Thai inspired sauce!
4.91 from 20 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive or coconut oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 4 zucchini, spiralized or cut into matchsticks
  • 1 cup Carrot matchsticks
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly chopped
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro

Pad Thai Sauce

  • 1/4 cup tamarind paste
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

  • Whisk ingredients for Pad Thai sauce together in a medium-sized glass bowl.
  • Heat olive oil on med-high heat. Add onions, sauteeing for 2-3 min until softened. Add chicken and 3/4 of the Pad Thai Sauce, stirring to combine and cooking for 8-10 min until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove from heat and add zucchini noodles, sauteeing for 30 seconds with remaining Pad Thai sauce. Remove from heat immediately and add to glass meal prep bowls (I got mine from IKEA!)
  • Add chicken, carrots and red cabbage to each bowl, garnishing with scallions, peanuts and cilantro. Refrigerate up to 4-5 days and take for work!

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Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 66.8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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Comments

  1. Bobbie Hill says

    February 16, 2021 at 13:50

    This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it for myself. I do have one question my husband is not a big fan of cabbage and any kind is there anything else I can use to replace it

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      February 16, 2021 at 15:07

      Hi Bobbie! You could just spiralize some extra zucchini in place of the cabbage 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nichole says

    October 6, 2019 at 18:14

    Just made these and so excited to try at work this week! Question… do I microwave these, even with all the ingredients in the bowl? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      October 7, 2019 at 08:20

      You can microwave or eat them cold 🙂

      Reply
  3. Leeron says

    August 17, 2019 at 03:50

    Looks delicious! Do you think it would still taste good if I omitted the fish sauce?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      August 19, 2019 at 07:18

      Hey Leeron – it would definitely still taste good without fish sauce! Give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  4. Pia says

    June 13, 2019 at 21:11

    a packet of carrot sticks is pretty vague – how many grams are we talking about here? Or how many medium size carrots?
    And I am glad you pointed out that tomato sauce could be used as a substitute because there is no tamarind sauce in any of the supermarkts where I live.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      June 14, 2019 at 10:34

      Should be about 2 cups of shredded carrots/matchstick carrots 🙂

      Reply
  5. Erin Harrison says

    February 17, 2019 at 13:45

    If I am using the Thai Kitchen Pad Thai sauce, how much should I use?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      February 18, 2019 at 10:53

      I would go based on taste – if I were to guess maybe 1/3 to 1/2 cup?

      Reply
  6. Ciana says

    April 3, 2018 at 23:56

    Yum!!! I want to make this looks amazing ! Just wondering if anyone has the nutritional info on this meal?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      April 4, 2018 at 08:17

      Hey Ciana! Most of my older recipes don’t have nutritional info (it’s just impossible for me to go back and add it to everything because I think I have more than 200 recipes in my archives lol!). I’ve gone ahead and added it for this recipe though since you’ve asked. Hope that helps 🙂

      Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      April 4, 2018 at 12:17

      I believe they are the 1 L size 🙂 Thanks so much!

      Reply
  7. Jacinda says

    March 11, 2018 at 20:30

    Just made this! Although the i used tofu and left the veggies raw:) it’s delish and meal prepping is great when you have a newborn!

    Reply
  8. Raena says

    August 8, 2017 at 17:31

    Just made this. One question, is it supposed to be reheated or eaten cold?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      August 8, 2017 at 18:22

      Hey Raena! I usually zap it in the microwave at work if I’m I’m travelling with it. You can eat it cold but reheated in the microwave or a frying pan is best!

      Reply
      • Raena says

        August 9, 2017 at 15:45

        Thanks so much! Your recipes look so beautiful. I can’t wait to try more.

        Reply
        • Taylor Stinson says

          August 9, 2017 at 16:36

          Aww thank you so much!!!! You’ve made my day <3

          Reply
  9. Real Food with Dana says

    April 29, 2017 at 11:25

    Oh my gosh this looks amazing. Making this asap!! Great meal prep tips too. Just found your blog and now I’m OBSESSED with all your recipes and photography!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      May 3, 2017 at 08:28

      Thank you so much Dana 🙂 It’s definitely one of my fave meal prep bowls – and thank you so much for the kind words!!!! You seriously made my day! I’ll have to check out your blog – the real food angle sounds right up my alley!

      Reply
  10. Carmy says

    April 5, 2017 at 11:37

    Looks delish! I really need to dust off my spiralizer and use it!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      April 10, 2017 at 10:31

      Heheh right? I swear I don’t have enough excuses to use mine! Thanks Carmy!

      Reply

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