Spicy Thai Basil-Chicken Stir-Fry

Spicy Thai Basil-Chicken Stir-Fry

Spicy Thai Basil-Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that's guaranteed to impress! 

5 min prep 15 min cook 20 min total 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup zucchini
  • 1/2 large red pepper
  • 1 cup bok choy stems
  • 1/2 pound pasture-raised chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos )
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons monk fruit )
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha )
  • 1 cup bok choy leaves
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup Thai basil
  • Salt
  • Sesame seeds
  • Cauliflower rice or white rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the sesame oil and 1/2 tbsp of the avocado oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, pepper, and bok choy stems and cook until lightly browned and tender, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  2. 2

    Heat the remaining 1 tsp of avocado oil on medium heat. Add the chicken and sauté until golden brown and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    While the chicken cooks, whisk together the coconut aminos, lime juice, tahini, monk fruit, ginger, and sriracha in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Once the chicken is cooked, add the veggies and coconut amino mixture to the pan with the chicken. Boil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Add in the bok choy leaves, bean sprouts, and Thai basil, and stir until the leaves just begin to wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

  6. 6

    Serve over rice of choice garnished with sesame seeds. DEVOUR!

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