Paleo Basil Chicken
Elevate your dinner menu with this vibrant and flavor-packed Paleo Basil Chicken recipe, a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Featuring tender strips of chicken breast, fragrant fresh basil leaves, and a medley of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The rich, savory sauce—made with chicken broth and coconut aminos—adds a perfect balance of umami, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 35 minutes, this paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe is ideal for both weeknight meals and meal prep. Serve it hot for a comforting dish that’s bursting with wholesome, herbaceous flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and onion.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Add minced garlic, sliced onion, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the chicken broth and coconut aminos. Stir well to combine.
Let the mixture simmer for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Toss in the fresh basil leaves and stir for 1 minute until wilted.
Remove from heat and serve the Paleo Basil Chicken hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3671 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 221.3 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1082 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
