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Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts and Basil
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Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts and Basil

10 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts and Basil

Walnuts are a significant source of omega-3s, which boost the immune system and promote heart health. Because of their fat content, walnuts are uniquely satisfying, and their rich flavor enhances all kinds of dishes, including stir-fries.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

676
Calories
40g
Protein
21g
Fat
84g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbs. honey
  • 1 Tbs. peanut oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, each 6 oz., thinly sliced across the grain
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
  • Steamed brown rice for serving

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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