Pad see ew (Thai stir-fried noodles)

Flat Thai noodles stir-fried in soy sauce with chicken, egg and Chinese broccoli. Tasty and complete, they make a quick dish with South-East Asian flavours.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 12 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, items) use average weights. 407 kcal · 44 g protein · 23 g carbohydrate · 15 g fat

Ingredients

• 200 g flat rice noodles
• 2 chicken breasts
• 2 eggs
• 200 g broccoli
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Method

1. Sear the chicken, push it to one side and scramble the eggs.
2. Add the broccoli and garlic.
3. Add the noodles and soy sauce.
4. Stir-fry over a high heat and finish with the sesame oil.

Nutritional benefits

Chicken and egg provide complete protein, rice noodles supply gluten-free carbohydrate, and broccoli adds fibre and vitamin C. Stir-fried quickly with a controlled amount of soy sauce, pad see ew is a complete, balanced Thai dish that is healthier than restaurant versions. Naturally lactose-free.

Variations and substitutions

• With beef, prawns or tofu.
• With traditional Chinese broccoli (gai lan).
• Hotter: add chilli and vinegar.
• With a mix of other vegetables.

Storage and making ahead

Best fresh; keeps for 2 days and can be reheated in a frying pan.

💡 Good to know

Use a very high heat and hot noodles: pad see ew should caramelise slightly where it touches the pan, which is its signature.

See also

Discover more high-protein recipes · healthy & balanced recipes · dairy-free recipes.

Ingredients in this recipe: rice noodles · chicken breasts · eggs · broccoli · soy sauce.

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