Thai Basil Shrimp & Chicken

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 20 min 6
Thai Basil Shrimp & Chicken
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Ingredients


454 gm Chicken breast, boneless, skinless (cut into thin strips)
1 tbsp Coconut oil (use as much as you need)
2 tbsp Butter, grass fed, unsalted
4 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
2 medium Yellow onion (diced)
4 medium Carrots (cut into rounds)
1/2 tsp Hot pepper (chili) flakes
2 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (cut into strips)
1 can (13.5oz) Coconut milk, reduced fat
1 cup Peanut butter, chunky
454 gm Shrimp, raw (frozen, peeled)
1 bunch Basil, fresh (roughly chopped - for topping)

Instructions


1. Slice chicken into thin strips and cook in a skillet with a little coconut oil until they are nice and golden. Then set aside.

2. In a large skillet melt the butter and sauté the garlic, onions, carrots, and pepper flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until onions begin to soften. Add peppers and cook another couple of minutes.

3. Add coconut milk and peanut butter to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir until peanut butter is fully melted. Yum.

4. Toss in raw shrimp and stir them up in the liquid until they are cooked through. Add fresh basil on top. 

5. Serve on rice and with a side of choice.

Enjoy!

Notes:

Chicken

is a great source of lean protein which aids in muscle growth and repair!

Shrimp

is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids

Bell Peppers

are high in vitamin C which is the most abundant antioxidant!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 596
Calories from fat 340
Calories from saturated fat 136
Total Fat 38 g
Saturated Fat 15.1 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.9 g
Cholesterol 187 mg
Sodium 340 mg
Potassium 1180 mg
Total Carbohydrate 20.5 g
Dietary Fiber 5.1 g
Sugars 10.9 g
Protein 46 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat 1.7
Meat Alternative 1.3
Vegetables 1.5

Energy sources


Pygal12%412.4820215921853113.4832485112120757%428.98306254541274267.80605801492231%307.5461186876723145.4974992270175612%57%31%CarbohydratesFatProtein

Meal Type(s)

  • Kimberly Kimberly (Nov. 13, 2021, 3:34 p.m.)

    Family loved this meal! Served over Brown and Long Grain Rice with fresh crusty bread.





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