Thai Basil Chicken Meal Prep

Besides tasting amazing, this restaurant quality meal can be made in 10 minutes! Add your favorite steamed veggies, and if you’d like, a whole grain like rice or quinoa.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add sesame oil to a skillet on high heat. Add shallots, garlic, and chilis, and stir fry for 2 minutes to soften and infuse the oil with their flavors.

Step 2

Add the chicken, and break up, continuing to stir fry on high heat.

Step 3

Add the coconut aminos, honey, and fish sauce, and stir to combine.

Step 4

In a small bowl, Add arrowroot powder to the chicken broth and stir (don’t worry about it combining - it will combine when heated in the pan).

Step 5

When most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated, push the chicken to the edge of the pan, and deglaze the pan with the chicken broth-arrowroot mix (meaning, scrape the flavorful coating off the bottom of the pan. Stir quickly to mix together the sauce, and then coat the chicken with the sauce.

Step 6

Add the whole basil leaves, and stir fry for about 30 seconds to allow them to wilt.

Step 7

Serve over rice or other whole grain, with steamed vegetables, if desired.

Step 8

Yes, you can freeze Thai chicken basil for up to 6 months. You can store the meal in a freezer-friendly dish, or divvy it up into separate freezer bags.

Step 9

When properly stored, Thai chicken basil will last for up to 4 days. Store your lunch meal prep in a shallow airtight container to keep maximum freshness.

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