Gluten-Free Basil Chicken

Bring vibrant flavors to your weeknight dinner table with this Gluten-Free Basil Chicken, a quick and healthy dish perfect for families or meal prep. Tender chunks of chicken breast are seared to golden perfection and tossed with a colorful medley of fresh basil, crisp red bell pepper, and sweet yellow onion. A luscious sauce made with gluten-free soy sauce, a hint of honey, and a zesty squeeze of lime ties everything together for an irresistible balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan recipe is ideal for busy cooks seeking a flavorful, gluten-free option that doesn’t skimp on freshness. Serve it over rice or your favorite gluten-free grain for a wholesome, satisfying meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 lime
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup gluten-free chicken broth
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.

Step 2

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5

Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in the gluten-free soy sauce, honey, and gluten-free chicken broth. Stir to combine.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour this into the skillet and stir until the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Tear or chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the skillet.

Step 9

Add the juice of one lime to the skillet, and season with salt and black pepper according to taste.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to low and let the flavors meld for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 11

Serve the basil chicken hot, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	989.7 grams (989.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1239

Total Fat 45.30g	58%
Saturated Fat 9.00g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 386mg	129%
Sodium 4719mg	205%
Total Carbohydrate 52.80g	19%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 25.50g
Protein 148.00g	296%

Vitamin D 23IU	114%
Calcium 145mg	11%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1842mg	39%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 48.9%

Carbs: 17.4%