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Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken made in 30 minutes or less!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 to 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

For the Chicken:

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
  • 2 Thai chilis minced, optional
  • 1 cup basil leaves chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice for serving (1 cup dry)

Instructions

  • Stir together the chicken broth, fish sauce, and liquid aminos in a bowl until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chopped chicken. Allow chicken to sit untouched 2 to 3 minutes to brown. Stir in the thai chilies and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, another 2 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and allow it to cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken has cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes. If desired, continue cooking 10 minutes to reduce sauce and make thicker.
  • Stir in the basil leaves. Serve with steamed white rice.

Notes

Nutrition facts calculated on chicken only, not including rice

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Sugar: 4g