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Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice (High Protein)

This Thai basil chicken fried rice is better than takeout. A quick and easy Thai chicken fried rice recipe made with simple ingredients in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 335 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • pinch salt
  • 1 large (320g) chicken breast, sliced thinly
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp neutral oil
  • 4 stalks (65g) scallions, chopped
  • 1/2 (140g) small onion, diced finely
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 cups (400g) day old jasmine rice
  • handful Basil

Chicken Marinade

  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar or sugar substitute

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar or sugar substitute

Instructions
 

  • Mix together chicken marinade in a medium bowl.
  • Thinly slice chicken and add to marinade, using tongs to fully coat chicken slices. Set aside.
  • Prep the rest of your ingredients - chop scallions, onions and garlic.
  • In a large nonstick pan, add 1 tsp of oil.
  • Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and add to heated pan. Softly scramble, remove from pan and set aside.
  • Into the same pan, add in 1/2 tbsp of oil. Once hot, add in the marinated chicken.
  • Cook chicken until nicely browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Into the same pan, add in the onion and garlic. Cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the other 1/2 tbsp of oil and the cooked, day-old rice.
  • Break up rice and toss with the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the cooked chicken, scallions, and stir fry sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the eggs and basil, toss gently until basil is wilted.

NOTE

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice (High Protein)
Amount per Serving
Calories
335
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Protein
 
31
g
62
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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