Thai Basil Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Name: Thai Basil Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 red bell pepper (medium, thinly sliced); 0.25 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon erythritol; 1 cup fresh basil (loosely packed); 3 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into noodles); 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Succulent chicken stir-fried with fragrant basil and savory sauces, served over fresh zucchini noodles for a satisfying and low-carb meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Thai
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.77/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Carb
Low-Calorie
High-Protein
Keto
Low-Fat
Low-Saturated-Fat

Ingredients

1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 red bell pepper (medium, thinly sliced)
0.25 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon erythritol
1 cup fresh basil (loosely packed)
3 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into noodles)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon erythritol or stevia (if using). Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 0.5 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced, to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Add 1 cup fresh basil leaves and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the basil wilts and the sauce slightly thickens.
While the chicken is stir-frying, steam or sauté the 3 medium spiralized zucchini noodles in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Do not overcook.
Divide the zucchini noodles among three plates, then top with the Thai basil chicken. Garnish with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use a mandoline or spiralizer for best results with zucchini noodles. If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute 1-2 teaspoons of dried basil, though fresh is preferred.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 325
Protein: 48.7 g
Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
Fat: 9.7 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Sodium: 1853 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Sugar: 6.2 g
Cholesterol: 133 mg