Looking into an easy weeknight dinner recipe? Look no further, this Soy Free Basil Chicken is IT! This dish is inspired by Thai Basil Chicken with a few twists of my own.
Cooking Dishes without Soy Sauce
OOF! Being unable to have soy sauce has left me unable to eat a lot of dishes when I’m out to eat. I’ve started to cook up some of my own and think I’m close to getting some of the flavors right!
- Coconut Aminos: This is definitely the best substitute I’ve found for soy sauce that is also gluten free. To be honest, I forget what real soy sauce tastes like, but friends have said it’s just slightly sweeter than the real thang, but still tastes delicious!
- I usually buy the Trader Joe’s Coconut Aminos (because they’re cheap…heck yeah), but I also like Big Tree Farms Coconut Aminos as well.
- Sesame Oil: If you’re able to have seeds, sesame oil is a great addition to your dish. I wouldn’t say it’s a replacement for soy sauce, but using it along with coconut aminos creates some awesome flavor!
- Fish Sauce: I love how the flavor of fish sauce compliments a dish, especially one that would normally use soy sauce. I personally don’t eat seafood so I love this Ocean’s Halo Vegan Fish Sauce in my dishes.
Choosing the chicken
I personally decided to make with ground chicken because it makes this dish incredibly easy! You can also go for cubed chicken. If you do decided to do chicken breast or thigh vs. ground chicken, I’d recommend marinating your chicken in the sauce for a few hours (or overnight) prior to cooking.
As someone that was almost a vegetarian at one point, I found my return to cooking meat pretty difficult at first. I love the Sprouts Farmer’s Market organic chicken. I find their chicken to always taste the best and stay super tender, while the cost is relatively average. This is my personal preference and I’m sure there are some other great brands out there.
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Soy Free Basil Chicken
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
An incredible soy free twist on Basil Chicken. Inspired by Thai Basil chicken, you are sure to love this!
Ingredients
Ingredients
1lb ground chicken
2 Thai red peppers
1 clove garlic
1 shallot
1 tbsp cooking oil
1/4 cup chopped basil (save some for topping)
1 scallion (for topping)
Sauce
1/3 cup coconut aminos
1 tbsp soy free fish sauce
1/2 tbsp honey
Instructions
1. First cut your peppers, garlic, shallots, and basil. Prepare your sauce in a separate container and mix well.
2. Add your cooking oil and peppers, garlic, and shallots to a pan. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add your chicken to the pan and mash the ground chicken into smaller pieces.
4. Once your chicken has been cooking for 3 minutes, add the sauce in.
5. Cook for an additional 6 minutes before adding the basil. Same some basil for topping.
6. Once the chicken has been cooked for 10 minutes total, remove and serve over basmati rice or veggies. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Questions? Comment Below!