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Thai Basil Chicken: A Flavorful Recipe You'll Love!

A flavorful Thai dish made with chicken, fresh basil, and a savory sauce, perfect for serving over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies finely chopped (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pepper is slightly tender.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Pour this sauce over the chicken and bell pepper, stirring to coat everything evenly.
  5. Add the fresh Thai basil leaves to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve the Thai basil chicken over cooked jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a milder version, reduce the number of chilies or substitute with sweet bell pepper.
  • You can also add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with tofu and adjust the cooking time accordingly.

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