Thai Basil Chicken Rice

Thai Basil Chicken Rice is a fragrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken stir-fried with aromatic Thai basil and a savory sauce, served on a bed of low-carb cauliflower rice. This dish offers a delightful balance of spice and freshness, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Cauliflower - 400 grams, riced
• Thai basil leaves - 30 grams, roughly chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallot - 1 medium, finely sliced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Brown sugar substitute - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red chili - 1, sliced (optional for heat)
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Prepare the cauliflower rice by grating the cauliflower or using a food processor to achieve a rice-like texture.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the riced cauliflower and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallot, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the diced chicken. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
5. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar substitute to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the chopped Thai basil and sliced red chili (if using) and cook for another minute until the basil is wilted.
7. Serve the Thai basil chicken over the cauliflower rice, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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