Easy Low Carb Thai Basil Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Easy Thai Basil chicken is full of summer fresh basil and lemongrass. This keto friendly chicken dinner pairs perfectly perfectly with cauliflower rice, and is best served topped with a crispy fried egg.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Baking sheet
- Food processor/Cheese Grater
- Large Fry Pan
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
Low Carb Thai Basil Chicken
- 2 lb chicken thighs 8-10 large boneless skinless thighs
- ⅓ cup soy sauce I like dark soy but any will work
- 1 ½ tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit/erythritol sweetener
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass minced
- ⅓ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 stalk green onion finely chopped
Cauliflower Rice and Crispy Fried Egg
- 1 large cauliflower riced
- 6 large eggs fried crispy (1 per serving)
- avocado oil for frying and roasting
Instructions
Low Carb Thai Basil Chicken
- Prepare the marinade. In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, lemon juice, and monk fruit.⅓ cup soy sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon monk fruit/erythritol sweetener, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Marinate the chicken. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the marinade. Use your hands to combine well making sure each piece is well coated. Set aside to marinate. For best results marinate over night sealed in the fridge. (Start your cauliflower rice now)2 lb chicken thighs
- Fry the onions, garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Heat oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Once the oil is very hot add sliced onion, minced garlic and ginger, and fry until the onions begin to turn translucent and brown on the edges, around 5 minutes. Add the chopped lemongrass and fry for 2-3 minutes longer.1 small onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon lemongrass
- Cook the chicken. Add the marinated chicken and all of the liquid to the pan and cook the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes until it is cooked through. Continue simmering until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Stir in Fresh Basil. Once the chicken is fully cooked, turn off the heat and stir in fresh basil, green onion, and red chili.⅓ cup fresh basil, 1 stalk green onion
- Garnish and Serve. Serve over low carb cauliflower rice and top with a crispy fried egg.
Side Dish: Oven Roasted Cauliflower Rice
- Pre-heat oven. Heat oven to 400 °F [205°C]
- Clean and Rice cauliflower. Clean and rice the cauliflower with either the grating disc on a food processor, a cheese grater, or by cutting it very fine with a sharp knife. If using store bought pre-riced cauliflower skip to the next step.1 large cauliflower, avocado oil
- Season the cauliflower rice. Lay the riced cauliflower on a foil lined baking sheet and coat liberally with salt, pepper, and oil, toss with your hands to make sure it's is all well coated.
- Bake the cauliflower rice. Cook on the middle rack of the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top layer is crispy and brown.
- Serve. Remove from the oven, mix, and serve as a low carb rice substitute
Topping: Crispy Fried Egg Topping
- Heat oil until very hot. In a non-stick pan add plenty of oil to coat the bottom of the pan, and heat over high heat. You want this hot hot hot until its almost smoking!avocado oil
- Add the egg to the hot oil. Carefully crack an egg and add it to the hot oil, it should sizzle. Salt the top of the egg and cook the first side until the edges begin to turn crispy and brown.6 large eggs
- Cook the top of the egg (option 1). To cook the top, tilt the pan and carefully spoon hot oil over the egg yolk until the uncooked egg white turns opaque.
- Cook the top of the egg (option 2). Once the edges are crispy, flip over the egg very briefly, just until the white cooks, this will probably take less than 15 seconds. Remove and serve immediately.
Notes
Side Dish: Cauliflower rice is a great options for many Southeast Asian dishes, however you may use any side dish of your choice, or eat it right on its own!
Basil: Traditionally this recipe calls for "Thai Basil" which is a certain type of basil. If you cannot find Thai basil, use whatever basil you can find. The taste will be different but it will still be delicious.
For this recipe I often use a mix of lemon basil and Sweet Basil.
Nutritional Information: Is for 1 serving of Thai Basil chicken with cauliflower rice and a large fried egg.
Thai basil chicken only:
Thai basil chicken: Per serving | 282 cals | 3.2g fat | 3.7g net carb | 43g protein
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 13.4gProtein: 52.1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4.6gSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 942mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 4.5gVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3.8mgSugar Alcohols: 1.85gNet Carbs: 8.3g
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