Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe (Paleo & Whole30)
Quick and easy Thai basil chicken that's spicy, delicious, and authentic! It just takes 15 minutes to make and it's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup bone broth or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp coconut sugar or 1 pitted medjool date for Whole30
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Thai chilis or other hot pepper, chopped (use more or less depending on your preferred spice level)
- 1/4 cup sliced shallots
- 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Thai holy basil leaves or Thai basil
Optional (But Recommended): Fried Eggs
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- First, whisk together broth, coconut aminos, fish sauce, and coconut sugar. If making the Whole30 version, blend the first 3 ingredients with a medjool date until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over high heat until hot.
- Add garlic, chilis, and shallot slices, and cook stirring for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and heated through.
- Add the basil and stir until wilted. Turn off heat.
- Optional fried eggs: In a separate pan, heat oil over medium high heat until sizzling hot. Crack the eggs into the pan without breaking the yolk until the whites are cooked, spooning the oil over the eggs.
- Serve this healthy Thai basil chicken along with rice or cauliflower rice. Top with a fried egg for each serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (with fried egg) - makes 3 | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 719IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg