Thai Chicken with Basil Stir Fry

Thai Chicken with Basil Stir Fry

This is delicious and easy to make. Make it as spicy as you like or keep it mild.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1 quart water
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1
Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.

Step 2
In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3
In a skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Mix in chicken strips, and cook about 3 minutes, until browned. Stir in the coconut milk sauce. Continue cooking until sauce is reduced be about 1/3. Mix in mushrooms, green onions, and basil, and cook until heated through. Serve over the cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

506
Calories
12g
Fat
60g
Carbs
37g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 506
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat7g 34%
Cholesterol78mg 26%
Sodium804mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate60g 22%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars2g
Protein37g
Vitamin C7mg 35%
Calcium81mg 6%
Iron5mg 28%
Potassium462mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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