Thai Chicken with Basil

Get authentic Thai flavor in only 20 minutes. Fish sauce, chiles, fresh basil, fresh mint and peanuts give this dish exotic flavor.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 210
Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 1 1/2g
Sodium 430mg

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 210
Calories from Fat: 70),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 8%
(Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, 1 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 85mg; 85%;
Sodium: 430mg; 430%;
Total Carbohydrate: 3g; 3%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 1g 1% ),
Protein: 32g; 32%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%;
Vitamin C: 4%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 8%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 20 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

4: boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

1: tablespoon canola or soybean oil

3: cloves garlic, finely chopped

2: red or green jalapeño chiles, seeded, finely chopped

1: tablespoon fish sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce

1: teaspoon sugar

1/4: cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1: tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

1: tablespoon chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, if desired

Directions

1 Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces.
2 Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, garlic and chilies in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in fish sauce and sugar. Sprinkle with basil, mint and peanuts.

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Poultry is a good source of pantothenic acid, a B vitamin. This nutrient helps release energy from carbohydrates we eat.

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Posted 5/14/2012 6:27:57 PM REPORT ABUSE JeanMae said:

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So Easy.Delicious used xtra soysauce and little xtra sugar so it wasnt dry.Will definately make again.

Posted 12/9/2011 4:24:40 PM REPORT ABUSE jess1234 said:

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Delicious! I added a can of coconut milk after reading the reviews that this dish was dry. It made all the difference, and tastes great served over rice!

Posted 11/22/2011 4:08:46 PM REPORT ABUSE shmegma said:

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This was my first recipe from this website, and I'm begining to dabble my fingers into cooking. Making this dish was fun,easy,and very good for a beginner like myself. I cooked the chicken into strips like it said, but next time I will cut cubed pieces, and wish it had a bit more of a glaze but it's deliscious with rice.Also good w/ lettuce and bits of cucumber inside a wrap. Mmm. Enjoy!

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 09/26/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.