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Spicy Thai Chicken

This Spicy Thai Chicken is a go-to every summer - a Thai inspired dish with chicken, bell peppers and lots of basil.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion cut in half and thinly sliced into half moons
  • 2 red bell peppers cut into strips
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup tamari can substitute soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup salted peanuts roughly chopped
  • fresh cilantro
  • Sriracha if desired

Instructions

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  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.  Add the chicken to hot oil and cook until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the onions and the bell pepper and continue to cook another 2-3 minutes. 
  4. Add the garlic and pepper and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 
  5. Stir in the tamari and the fish sauce.  Add red pepper flakes to taste, (I use just a pinch when I’m feeding my family, but add a bit more when it’s just me), then wilt in the basil.
  6. Remove the chicken from the heat.  Serve the chicken over the rice, topped with peanuts and cilantro.  If more heat is desired, also serve with Sriracha.

Notes

  • adapted from The Rachael Ray Show
  • adapted from The Rachael Ray Show
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 1348mg (56%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 1348mg 56%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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