Thai Basil Chicken with Quinoa

A fresh and vibrant Thai-inspired dish featuring tender chicken stir-fried with aromatic basil and veggies, served over fluffy quinoa.

Thai Basil Chicken with Quinoa

Nutrition Information Per Serving

540g
Calories
36g
Protein
49g
Carbs
22g
Fat
6g
Fiber

Thai Basil Chicken with Quinoa

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Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Yields4 servings
Difficultymedium

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Preparation

  • 1.

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  • 2.

    Add the minced garlic and chilies, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • 3.

    Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  • 4.

    Stir in the red bell pepper and snap peas, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender-crisp.

  • 5.

    In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.

  • 6.

    Remove from heat and fold in the Thai basil leaves, allowing them to wilt slightly from the residual heat.

  • 7.

    Serve the basil chicken over a bed of quinoa, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Complete Nutrition Information

Macronutrients

Fiber:6g
Sugar:8g
Added Sugar:1g
Saturated Fat:3g
Trans Fat:0g
Cholesterol:84mg
Sodium:1147mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A:747mcg
Vitamin C:75mg
Vitamin D:0mcg
Vitamin E:2mg
Vitamin K:46mcg
Thiamin (B1):0.3mg
Riboflavin (B2):0.4mg
Niacin (B3):9mg
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
Folate:87mcg
Vitamin B12:0.4mcg

Minerals

Calcium:45mg
Iron:3.5mg
Magnesium:77mg
Phosphorus:360mg
Potassium:820mg
Zinc:2.5mg
Copper:0.3mg
Manganese:0.5mg
Selenium:30mcg

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