Healthy Pregnancy Recipes: Thai Chicken-Noodle Salad

MAKES 6 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

Key Prenatal Benefits

High In..

• Choline, which supports your baby’s brain development
• Niacin, which allows for normal nervous system function
• Omega-3 fatty acids, which promote your heart health and support the development of your baby’s brain and eyes
• Omega-6 fatty acids, which support the normal development of your baby’s brain and eyes
• Pantothenic acid, which supports your immune system
• Phosphorus, which is a component of all cell membranes, as well as DNA and RNA, and aids in the development of strong teeth and bones
• Protein, which promotes the development of muscles and organs
• Selenium, which contributes to a healthy immune system and proper thyroid function
• Vitamin A, which supports your baby’s immune system and aids in cell growth and development
• Vitamin B6, which may ease morning sickness and assists in the development of your baby’s brain and nervous system
• Vitamin B12, which plays a vital role in blood cell formation and a healthy nervous system
• Vitamin C, which supports the immune system, aids in your postnatal recovery, and promotes your baby’s healthy cell development
• Zinc, which is an essential component of more than 100 enzymes, is important for your baby’s growth and development, and helps lower the risk of premature delivery and pregnancy-induced hypertension

Good Source Of..

• Copper, which supports the development of your baby’s heart, skeletal system, brain, and nervous system
• Iron, which wards off anemia, fights fatigue, and supports a healthy immune system
• Magnesium, which serves as an important component of more than 300 enzymes in the body
• Manganese, which plays a role in metabolism and blood clotting and aids in your baby’s development of organs, bones, connective tissue, and hearing
• Riboflavin, which is necessary for tissue function, respiration, and metabolism
• Thiamin, which aids in metabolism and allows for normal function of the nervous system and muscles
• Vitamin E, which fosters your baby’s eye development and aids in your postnatal recovery

Directions

1. Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken to a large bowl, toss with the peanut sauce, and set aside.
3. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil. Add the peas, carrots, and garlic and cook, tossing, until sizzling, 1 minute. Add the vegetable mixture to the bowl with the chicken.
4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add the softened noodles and cook, tossing, until sizzling, 5 minutes. Add the noodles, scallions, and dressing to the chicken mixture and toss to combine.

Tip

If flat rice noodles are not available, replace them with dried fettuccine boiled just until al dente.