Description
Delicious garlic basil chicken stir-fry that is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast (cut into 1″ pieces)
- 1 cup red onion (cut into 1/2″ pieces)
- 1 cup red pepper (cut into 1/2″ pieces)
- 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup basil leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the chicken and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until it is golden on the outside and the juices run clear on the inside.
- Stir in the onions, peppers, and garlic. Cook until fragrant—about 1 more minute.
- Then, pour in the soy sauce and brown sugar and continue to cook until the sauce begins to glaze onto the meat—about 1-2 more minutes.
- Stir in the basil leaves and cook until the chicken is completely cooked through, the basil is wilted, and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Serve warm with rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs excellently with steamed rice.
- For added spice, consider including red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg