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Thai Basil Chicken Bowls

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 530 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.