Thai Basil Chicken

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 219kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 4 tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cups Fresh basil sweet thai basil if available
  • 1 cup Red bell pepper
  • 5 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 3/4 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • Jalapeño pepper optional, sliced
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat, fry half of the basil leaves for about 10 seconds on each side then place on a paper towel.
  • Add the peppers and garlic to the pan and sauté until the peppers start to soften and the garlic is golden brown.
  • Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Stir in the lime juice.
  • Stir in oyster sauce mixture and bring to a low simmer, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F using a thermometer. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or more lime juice if needed.
  • Garnish with fried basil leaves, lime wedges, and jalapeno (if using).

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1128mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1668IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

Thai Basil Chicken

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Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 4 tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cups Fresh basil sweet thai basil if available
  • 1 cup Red bell pepper
  • 5 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 3/4 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • Jalapeño pepper optional, sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat, fry half of the basil leaves for about 10 seconds on each side then place on a paper towel.
  • Add the peppers and garlic to the pan and sauté until the peppers start to soften and the garlic is golden brown.
  • Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Stir in the lime juice.
  • Stir in oyster sauce mixture and bring to a low simmer, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F using a thermometer. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or more lime juice if needed.
  • Garnish with fried basil leaves, lime wedges, and jalapeno (if using).

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1128mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1668IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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