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Keto Thai Basil and Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

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Atkins Keto Thai Basil and Lemongrass Chicken
4.6g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
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

  • 1 3/4 cup Coconut Milk Unsweetened
  • 1 14.5 oz can Chicken Broth, Bouillon or Consomme
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 0 2/3 tbsp Lemon Grass (Citronella)
  • 48 oz, raw (yield after cooking, bone removed) Chicken Breast
  • 4 tablespoon Peanut Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Red or Cayenne Pepper
  • 4 serving Shiitake Mushrooms
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 14 oz Chinese Cabbage (Bok-Choy, Pak-Choi)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Basil
  • 0 1/3 tbsp Peppermint (Mint)
  • 4 medium (4-1/8" long) Scallions or Spring Onions
  • 0 3/4 oz Cilantro (Coriander)

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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