Keto Thai Basil and Lemongrass Chicken Recipe
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4.6g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Style:Asian
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
Style:Asian
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
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39.2g
Protein
21g
Fat
2.3g
Fiber
376.5cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cup Coconut Milk Unsweetened
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1 14.5 oz can Chicken Broth, Bouillon or Consomme
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1 tbsp Fish Sauce
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0 2/3 tbsp Lemon Grass (Citronella)
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48 oz, raw (yield after cooking, bone removed) Chicken Breast
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4 tablespoon Peanut Oil
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1 tsp Salt
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1 tbsp Red or Cayenne Pepper
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4 serving Shiitake Mushrooms
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1 tsp Garlic
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1 tsp Ginger
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14 oz Chinese Cabbage (Bok-Choy, Pak-Choi)
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1 1/2 tbsp Basil
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0 1/3 tbsp Peppermint (Mint)
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4 medium (4-1/8" long) Scallions or Spring Onions
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0 3/4 oz Cilantro (Coriander)
DIRECTIONS
- Combine coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce and lemongrass in a medium saucepan; simmer over low heat 15 minutes to infuse with the flavor of lemongrass.
- Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, combine chicken and 2 tablespoons peanut oil. Sprinkle with the salt and cayenne; toss to evenly coat chicken.
- Add chicken to skillet, in batches, and cook until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes, turning halfway through. Transfer to a large Dutch oven and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften, 3 minutes. Add garlic (minced) and ginger; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add bok choy and cook until just wilting, 3 to 4 minutes; add to Dutch oven with chicken.
- Strain coconut milk mixture into Dutch oven, covering chicken mixture. Discard lemongrass. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring gently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in the scallions, Thai chopped basil and cilantro; remove from heat and serve immediately.
You can substitute 1 tablespoon Italian basil + 1 teaspoon fresh mint for the Thai basil.
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