Description
A quick and flavorful Thai basil chicken made with tender chicken, aromatic basil, and a savory sauce, ready in just 20 minutes and perfect over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams chicken, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 to 3 whole red chili peppers, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small shallots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium high heat until hot.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, then set aside.
- Add vegetable oil to the hot pan and let it heat up.
- Add garlic and shallots, stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add sliced chilies.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Pour in the sauce and stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add Thai basil leaves and toss until wilted and fragrant.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
- Use high heat for the best stir fry flavor.
- Add basil at the end to keep its fresh aroma.
- Adjust chili quantity based on your spice preference.
- Do not overcrowd the pan for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: thai basil chicken, quick thai chicken, chicken stir fry, basil chicken recipe, easy thai dinner
