Thai Basil Chicken Bowls
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Thai Basil Chicken Bowls
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These Thai Basil Chicken Bowls are the perfect balance of spicy and sweet and you'll love the crunchy addition of the cashews and sweet mango slices!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup sliced shallots
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup basil leaves torn or roughly chopped
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, gluten free if needed
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, tamari for gluten free
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon chili paste (sambal oelek)
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
Other Ingredients
- 1 Mango sliced thin
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 Thai chile pepper sliced thin (optional)
- Extra fresh basil leaves for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add in the ground chicken, season with black pepper and use a wooden spoon to break it up. Cook for about 4 minutes and then add in the shallots, garlic and ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the cashews and pour in the sauce. Stir until everything is coated in the sauce. Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the basil. Serve the chicken over rice and topped with sliced mango, Thai chile and extra basil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
803mg
(33%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
351 reviews
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