Spicy Thai Basil Noodles

Spicy Thai Basil Noodles is a delightful and fragrant dish that combines the heat of chilies with the aromatic flavor of fresh basil. Perfect for a keto diet, these noodles are made with zucchini instead of traditional pasta, offering a low-carb alternative bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Chicken breast - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh Thai basil - 1 cup, loosely packed
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Red chili - 1, sliced (adjust to taste)
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sliced red chili, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sliced chicken breast. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in soy sauce and fish sauce, mix well.
5. Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the pan and toss to combine, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until just tender.
6. Remove from heat and fold in fresh Thai basil and lime juice.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for keto diets.
• Rich in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.

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