Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Paleo & Whole30) (Edit recipe)

Quick and easy Thai basil chicken that's spicy, delicious, and authentic! It just takes 15 minutes to make and it's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.

5 minutes

10 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	355
Fat:	21 g
Carbohydrates:	10 g
Protein:	32 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	854 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	7 g
Calculated per serving.

by What Great Grandma Ate

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Serves: 3

Ingredients

.333 cup Bone Broth, (or chicken broth)
2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
2 tsp Coconut Sugar, (or 1 pitted medjool date for Whole30)
1 Tbsp Avocado Oil, (or your favorite cooking oil)
5 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Thai Chili, chopped (use more or less depending on your preferred spice level))
.25 cup Shallot, sliced
1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh, (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 cup Thai Basil, (or Thai holy basil leaves)

Optional (But Recommended): Fried Eggs

2 Tbsp Avocado Oil, (or your favorite cooking oil)
3 Eggs

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

First, whisk together broth, coconut aminos, fish sauce, and coconut sugar. If making the Whole30 version, blend the first 3 ingredients with a medjool date until smooth. Set aside.
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over high heat until hot.
Add garlic, chilis, and shallot slices, and cook stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the prepared sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and heated through.
Add the basil and stir until wilted. Turn off heat.
Optional fried eggs: In a separate pan, heat oil over medium high heat until sizzling hot. Crack the eggs into the pan without breaking the yolk until the whites are cooked, spooning the oil over the eggs.
Serve this healthy Thai basil chicken along with rice or cauliflower rice. Top with a fried egg for each serving.