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This is an quick and easy, chicken stirfry!   We use Thai Basil for it.  I always thought that Basil was Basil...but it is not!  Sweet Basil used in Italian cooking has a very different flavor.
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Thai Basil Chicken

This is an quick and easy, chicken stir fry!   We use Thai Basil for it.  I always thought that Basil was Basil...but it is not!  Sweet Basil used in Italian cooking has a very different flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Asian
Cuisine: Dinner
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 160kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp oil divided
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • ½ cup mushrooms
  • ½ large onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 3 tsps gluten free soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 2/3 cup fresh Thai basil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
  • Cooked Rice of your choice

Instructions

  • Prepare all before starting cooking.
  • Slice the bell peppers, mushrooms, jalapeno pepper, and onion
  • Mince or press the garlic and set aside.
  • Slice the chicken.
  • Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice and corn starch in a bowl.
  • Have the Thai basil and chopped cilantro ready.
  • Heat the wok or frying pan and half of the oil. Sear the chicken in the wok/pan until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Remove to a bowl.
  • Wipe out the wok and heat the other half of the oil. Stir fry the onions, mushrooms, and peppers for 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Return the chicken, any juices from the chicken and the sauce mix to the pan. Heat through.
  • Stir in the Thai basil and cook just until wilted. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve over cooked rice or alone.

Notes

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 48.3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.7mg