Basil Chicken Recipe

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Basil Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Combine salt, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, pepper, turmeric and chili powder in large zip-closure bag.
  2. Shake to mix thoroughly.
  3. Add chicken pieces to bag and shake to coat.
  4. Put in refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
  5. In large frying pan, heat oil and stir in onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers.
  6. Stir and cook for a few minutes until softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove mixture from pan and set aside.
  8. Add half chicken to pan and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
  9. Set aside and repeat with other half of chicken-adding a little more oil if necessary.
  10. Remove chicken from pan.
  11. In small bowl, stir together coconut milk and cornstarch.
  12. Pour in frying pan and cook and stir until bubbly.
  13. Return the chicken and onion mixture to pan.
  14. Stir in minced basil and ginger.
  15. Continue to cook and stir for another 2 to 3 minutes until hot throughout.
  16. Serve over steamed rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 79.85 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.39g 8%
Sodium 297.85mg 12%
Potassium 134.58mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.75g 3%
Sugars 2.07g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.67g 7%
Protein 1.04g 2%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 22%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 30.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.97 Kcal (519 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.36g 8%
Sodium 462.39mg 12%
Potassium 208.92mg 3%
Total Carbs 12.03g 3%
Sugars 3.21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 7%
Protein 1.61g 2%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 22%
Iron 1mg 4%
Calcium 47.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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