Keto Thai Basil Chicken Noodles

Keto Thai Basil Chicken Noodles is a flavorful low-carb dish that beautifully balances savory chicken with aromatic Thai basil and a hint of spice. This dish substitutes traditional noodles with zucchini noodles, making it a perfect option for those following a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, sliced
• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized into noodles
• Fresh Thai basil - 1 cup, packed
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Red chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 3 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and red chili, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet, cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice, mixing well to coat the chicken.
5. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing them with the chicken mixture for about 2-3 minutes until just tender.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil, allowing it to wilt slightly.
7. Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh basil and zucchini, promoting overall health.

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