Dinner for 4
No Noodle Pad Thai
Sweet potato noodles, chicken, carrots, and eggs cook in sesame oil with a creamy almond butter sauce.
Typical price
$9.49for 4 servings
$2.37 per serving$9.49 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $0.95Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $0.97Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.49 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupAsian sauces and pastesVinegarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp red curry paste
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 small sweet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 green onions
- 1 lime
Steps
- Whisk the almond butter, coconut milk, honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, vinegar, lime juice, curry paste, and salt in a bowl.
- Peel the sweet potatoes into long thin noodles and shred the carrots.
- Heat the remaining sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the sweet potato noodles and carrots for 7 to 9 minutes until tender.
- Push the vegetables aside, crack in the eggs, and cook them until firm.
- Stir in the chicken and sauce, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes until hot.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Top with the almonds, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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