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Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

Savory Thai Basil Chicken Recipe in Just 25 Minutes

This Thai Basil Chicken Recipe brings authentic flavors to your kitchen in under 25 minutes, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound ground chicken can substitute with ground turkey or firm tofu
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 units Thai chilies adjust to taste
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce use low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce or mushroom sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce consider vegan option if needed
  • 1 teaspoon sugar can replace with brown sugar or honey
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves or Italian basil for a milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Basil Chicken Recipe
  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add minced garlic and sliced Thai chilies to the hot oil, sautéing for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the sliced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
  4. Add the ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  5. Once cooked, pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, stirring well for about 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth or water, stirring to incorporate, and let simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves, allowing them to wilt gently.
  8. Serve over jasmine rice with extra basil and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, add basil just before serving and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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