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    Published: August 16, 2018·Last Modified: January 9, 2022 · Leave a comment · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

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    Graphic with text of Low Carb Thai Basil Chicken with a fried egg on top

    This Thai Basil Chicken recipe is seriously addictive, and ready to go in 20 minutes. Perfect for Keto, Low Carb, Atkins, Low GI, and Diabetic Diets! All the delicious flavor without the sugar and carbs. In fact, it's only 4 net carbs per serving, and full of healthy fats and protein. This recipe uses minimal ingredients, with strong flavors of basil, chilis, and garlic with a hint of sweetness, coming together with the soy sauce to bring you a savory, umami dish.

    overhead view of Low Carb Thai Basil Chicken with a fried egg

    Recipe Note: We first tasted this dish in Thailand, eating in street stalls and we absolutely fell in love. You can read more about our favorite Thai foods here. Just a note, our version of this classic Thai dish could never compare to what the locals make!! (We think this goes without saying, but just want to make sure that's clear.)

    We started working on making something similar to Thai Basil Chicken when we came back to the states, and we're so happy we could have something so good at home, though like mentioned, it could never compare to the real thing!! Since we eat low carb and low sugar, we've done our best to mimic the flavor of this classic Thai dish with pantry staples that we have.

    The locals use sugar (usually palm sugar) and oyster sauce in the dish, which you can certainly substitute to make this dish more authentic. We use a natural sweetener that doesn't spike blood sugar (like erythritol) and a mushroom flavored soy sauce to bring that umami flavor to the dish without the sugar.

    Ingredients:

    • Coconut oil
    • Garlic
    • Thai Bird's Eye Chilis 
    • Ground chicken 
    • Sweetener
    • Soy sauce or coconut aminos
    • Thai basil leaves
    • Fried eggs to top, optional
    overhead view of thai basil chicken with ground chicken thai chilis thai basil garlic soy sauce and sweetener

    Here's How To Make Thai Basil Chicken:

    • Start by mincing your garlic and chilis, and heating up your wok. Add the coconut oil to the wok.  Add in the garlic and chilis and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Next, add the chicken to the wok. Cook thru. 
    • After the chicken is cooked thru, add in some of your soy sauce and natural sweetener.  Cook for a few minutes, give it a taste and add more soy sauce or sweetener if you want. 
    • deep frying garlic and thai chilis in coconut oil in a silver wok with a wooden spoonn
    • cooking ground chicken in a wok with ground chicken with
    • pouring soy sauce into the ground chicken
    • hand pouring sweetener into a wok with cooked chicken, garlic and chilis
    • Now, turn the heat on your wok to low or just take it off the heat completely. Add in your basil. Keep continuously moving everything for about 3 minutes. You don't want to cook the basil too much, you still want those strong flavors.
    • thai basil leaves going into a wok
    • wooden spoon stirring in fresh thai basil leaves in a wok with cooked chicken
    • wilted thai basil in a wok with chicken and chilis
    • Now, fry an egg if you're adding that to top your dish.
    • hands holding a bamboo bowl with thai basil chicken in it with an egg on top
    • straight on shot of thai basil chicken with basil leaves on top and a fried egg
    • Now, just plate, serve your Thai Basil Chicken and enjoy! 
    two bamboo bowls with thai basil chicken and fried eggs on top

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    Here's More Recipes To Try:

    • Thai Green Curry Deviled Eggs
    • Low Carb Thai Basil Lime and Coconut Cupcakes

    If you love this recipe, please consider sharing it with a friend and also leaving a rating and comment so others can find this recipe. Thank you for your support!

    Until next time,
    Briana & Chamere

    overhead view of Low Carb Thai Basil Chicken with a fried egg

    Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

    This Thai Basil Chicken is seriously addictive, and ready to go in 20 minutes. Perfect for Keto, Low Carb, Atkins, Low GI, and Diabetic Diets! All the delicious flavor without the sugar and carbs. In fact, it's only 4 net carbs per serving, and full of healthy fats and protein. This recipe uses minimal ingredients, with strong flavors of basil, chilis, and garlic with a hint of sweetness, coming together with the soy sauce to bring you a savory, umami dish.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup coconut oil
    • 6 cloves garlic
    • 6 whole Thai bird's eye chili peppers
    • 1.5 pounds ground chicken
    • ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos (we used a mushroom flavored soy sauce)
    • 2 tablespoon natural, low carb sweetener of choice
    • 3 oz Thai basil leaves

    Instructions

    • Start by mincing your garlic and chilis, and heating up your wok. Add the coconut oil to the wok. Add in the garlic and chilis and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. 
    • Next, add the chicken to the wok. Cook thru. 
    • After the chicken is cooked thru, add in some of your soy sauce and natural sweetener. Cook for a few minutes, give it a taste and add more soy sauce or sweetener if you want. 
    • After you've seasoned the chicken, turn the heat on your wok to low or just take it off the heat completely. Add in your basil. Keep continuously moving everything for about 3 minutes. You don't want to cook the basil too much, you still want those strong flavors.
    • Now, fry an egg if you're adding that to top your dish. Plate and serve this Thai Basil Chicken! 

    Notes

    Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
     

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 782mg | Calcium: 56mg | Vitamin C: 9mg | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 974mg | Cholesterol: 146mg | Calories: 520kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Fat: 41g | Protein: 31g | Carbohydrates: 8g | Iron: 2mg

    These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.

    Did you love it?If you made this recipe, make sure to show us on Instagram at @AFullLiving or tag #AFullLiving! We love to see what you guys are making!
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Thai
    Keyword: easy meals, keto, low carb, low gi, sugar free


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