Spicy Basil Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Spicy Basil Chicken
19 min.
4
440kcal

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If you’re craving a dish that’s bursting with flavor while being both gluten-free and dairy-free, look no further than this Spicy Basil Chicken! This delightful recipe comes together in just 19 minutes, making it the perfect solution for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner. With tender skinless, boneless chicken thighs sautéed to perfection, this meal will please everyone at the table.

The magic of this dish lies in its harmonious blend of fresh basil leaves, aromatic shallots, and zesty garlic, elevating the chicken to a whole new level of deliciousness. The addition of chile paste with garlic brings a delightful heat that will awaken your taste buds, while fish sauce and soy sauce create a savory umami experience that you won’t soon forget.

Served over brown rice and complemented with sautéed snow peas and peppers, this dish is not only hearty but also offers a vibrant array of colors and textures that make it as beautiful as it is scrumptious. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates—all while keeping it light and nutritious.

So why wait? Add this Spicy Basil Chicken to your weekly meal rotation and experience a deliciously bold dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil leaves sliced
  • servings brown rice with sesame
  • teaspoons canola oil 
  • 1.3 teaspoons chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
  • 0.5 teaspoon cornstarch 
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  •  garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots minced
  • 24 ounce chicken thighs boneless skinless cut into 1-inch pieces
  • servings sauteed snow peas and peppers 
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • teaspoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  3. Add shallots and garlic to pan; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken to pan; cook 13 minutes or until chicken is done.
  5. Combine fish sauce and the next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  6. Add fish sauce mixture to pan, and cook for 1 minute or until mixture thickens, stirring to coat chicken.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein35.78%
Fat21.64%
Carbs42.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.71
Glycemic Load
22.53
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.617825881295%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:440.36kcal
22.02%
Fat:10.42g
16.03%
Saturated Fat:2.18g
13.62%
Carbohydrates:46.13g
15.38%
Net Carbohydrates:42.67g
15.51%
Sugar:5.46g
6.07%
Cholesterol:161.59mg
53.86%
Sodium:673.82mg
29.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.76g
77.53%
Manganese:2.05mg
102.5%
Vitamin B3:12.06mg
60.31%
Vitamin B6:1.18mg
59.17%
Selenium:39.75µg
56.78%
Phosphorus:488.2mg
48.82%
Vitamin C:31.92mg
38.69%
Magnesium:133.56mg
33.39%
Vitamin B5:3.19mg
31.92%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29.32%
Vitamin K:27.08µg
25.79%
Zinc:3.81mg
25.4%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.22%
Potassium:733.95mg
20.97%
Iron:3.6mg
19.99%
Vitamin B12:1.11µg
18.5%
Copper:0.3mg
14.95%
Fiber:3.47g
13.88%
Vitamin A:683.4IU
13.67%
Folate:46.89µg
11.72%
Calcium:68.24mg
6.82%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.9%
Source:My Recipes