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: 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
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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