Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken
45 min.
4
277kcal

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If you're looking to bring a burst of flavor to your dinner table, look no further than this Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken! With its vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a satisfying coconut sauce, this dish is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a wholesome, gluten-free and dairy-free option for those with dietary restrictions.

This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from prep to plate, but it also serves up to four people, making it perfect for family meals or dinner with friends. The combination of tender chicken, crisp carrots, and umami-rich mushrooms creates a delectable medley of textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What really sets this dish apart is the marination of the chicken in a flavorful blend of rice vinegar, brown sugar, and red curry paste. This process infuses the chicken with an irresistible taste that pairs beautifully with the creamy coconut milk and the tang of lime juice. Topped with fresh cilantro and crunchy bean sprouts, each bite is a celebration of Thai cuisine that you can easily recreate at home.

From lunch to dinner, this stir-fry is a versatile dish that works well any time of the day. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an authentic taste of Thailand that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • cup carrots chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • cup bean sprouts fresh
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup lite coconut milk light
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • ounce mushrooms 
  • cup onion chopped
  • teaspoons curry paste red
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil divided

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • ziploc bags
  • wok

Directions

  1. Combine rice vinegar, brown sugar, lime juice, red curry paste, and crushed red pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  2. Add chicken; seal and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes, turning once.
  3. Remove chicken from the bag, reserving marinade.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chicken; stir-fry 4 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
  7. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan.
  8. Add onion and carrot; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  9. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 3 minutes.
  10. Add reserved marinade, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  11. Add coconut milk and fish sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Stir in chicken and salt; cook 1 minute. Top with sprouts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein40.26%
Fat33.57%
Carbs26.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.96
Glycemic Load
2.26
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.587825889173%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
8.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:276.98kcal
13.85%
Fat:10.26g
15.79%
Saturated Fat:3.23g
20.21%
Carbohydrates:18g
6%
Net Carbohydrates:15.22g
5.54%
Sugar:11.72g
13.02%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:828.06mg
36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.69g
55.38%
Vitamin A:5870.25IU
117.41%
Vitamin B3:14.57mg
72.85%
Selenium:42.54µg
60.77%
Vitamin B6:1.05mg
52.46%
Phosphorus:326.65mg
32.66%
Vitamin B5:2.73mg
27.29%
Vitamin K:25.78µg
24.55%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.05%
Potassium:835.94mg
23.88%
Vitamin C:13.58mg
16.47%
Copper:0.29mg
14.74%
Magnesium:57.42mg
14.36%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.21%
Folate:47.46µg
11.86%
Fiber:2.78g
11.13%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.02%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.21%
Iron:1.31mg
7.25%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.33%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.52%
Calcium:43.99mg
4.4%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes