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Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

Bold and Easy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe for Weeknight Wins

This Thai Basil Chicken Recipe is a quick, flavorful stir-fry that dazzles with garlic, chilies, and fresh basil, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken substitute with ground turkey or pork if desired
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced, use fresh for best flavor
  • 2 Thai Chilies adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 Onion thinly sliced, yellow or white
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium for healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce vegetarian option available
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce can be omitted for vegetarian diets
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar brown sugar or honey can be used
  • ¼ cup Chicken Broth/Water low-sodium preferred
  • 1 handful Thai Basil or sweet basil if unavailable

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by heating a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and finely sliced Thai chilies to the hot skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden.
  3. Introduce one thinly sliced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking apart as it cooks. Brown for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  5. Pour in 2 tablespoons each of soy sauce and oyster sauce, along with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix well.
  6. Add ¼ cup of chicken broth or water, stirring to combine, and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in a generous handful of Thai basil leaves.
  8. Serve your Thai Basil Chicken over jasmine rice, garnished with additional chilies or basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust spiciness according to preference. Optional: add a splash of lime juice before serving for extra zest.

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