Keto Thai Basil Chicken

Keto Thai Basil Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken with fresh basil and a savory sauce, perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle. This quick and easy recipe will transport your taste buds to Thailand while keeping your carb intake in check.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Thai basil leaves - 30 grams, roughly chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Bird's eye chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a soy-free option) - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onion - 2, sliced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chili, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
4. Stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly.
5. Add the chopped Thai basil and sliced green onions to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the basil wilts.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil, stir well, and remove from heat.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle repair and growth.
• Packed with antioxidants from fresh basil and garlic, supporting immune health.

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