Get ready for a vibrant and flavorful dish with this Thai Basil Chicken! It’s quick to make and the perfect weeknight meal that brings a taste of Thailand right to your kitchen. Let’s dive into the deliciousness!
Cooking Tips
This part’s so satisfying when the basil wilts into the mix. Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more chili sauce!
Serving Suggestions
Serve it over fluffy Jasmine rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Cooking oil and aromatics:
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- Main protein and sauces:
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- Finishing touches:
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Instructions
- Sauté veggies:
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Step 1- Sauté veggies: In a wok or large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil. Once hot but not smoking, add shallots, garlic, ginger, bell peppers (and any other veggies) and fry for 3 minutes.
- Add chicken:
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Step 2- Add chicken: Push veggies off to the side. Turn heat to high and add ground chicken, breaking into small pieces as it cooks.
- Sauce:
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Step 3- Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken broth, and water then add to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes.
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Step 4- Serve: Add the basil then stir-fry until wilted. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350, Fat: 15g, Carbs: 20g, Protein: 30g
Cooking techniques
Sautéing is the key technique here, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Make sure your pan is hot enough to achieve that delightful browning!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to swap out proteins; ground turkey or tofu work beautifully. You can also mix in other vegetables like snap peas or carrots for added crunch!
Storage tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until hot.
Notes
Make it vegetarian by using tofu instead of chicken and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Adjust the chili sauce to your preferred spice level!
