K-Jon's Spicy Basil Chicken Recipe

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K-Jon's Spicy Basil Chicken
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  1. 1.) Prepare the ingredients as instructed. Leave the fresh basil leaves whole (no hard stems) the flower buds may also be used.
  2. 2.) Heat a wok until very hot. Swirl in the oil to coat the wok surface. Wait a few seconds for the oil to heat, then stir in the garlic, 20 seconds,followed with onion. Stir 20 seconds before adding the chicken.
  3. 3.) Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until most of the chicken has changed color on the outside.
  4. 4.) Toss in the chillies, lime zest with juice.
  5. 5.) Sprinkle sweet soy sauce over the mixture and stir-fry for another 15 to 20 seconds.
  6. 6.) Season to taste with fish sauce, then stir in the fresh basil. Toss well. Stir-fry another 1/2 to 1 minute, or until the basil is wilted and the chicken cooked through.
  7. 7.) Stir and transfer to a serving dish, or spoon directly over individual plates of plain steamed rice.
  8. Serves 6 to 8 with other dishes in a shared family-style meal.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 490.69 Kcal (2054 kJ)
Calories from fat 422.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.97g 72%
Cholesterol 95.13mg 32%
Sodium 782.79mg 33%
Potassium 249.77mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.31g 2%
Sugars 2.15g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 6%
Protein 11.22g 22%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 37.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.74 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.12g 72%
Cholesterol 56.95mg 32%
Sodium 468.6mg 33%
Potassium 149.52mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.38g 2%
Sugars 1.28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 6%
Protein 6.71g 22%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 20%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 22.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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