Thai Basil Chicken
Bring the bold flavors of Thai street food to your home kitchen with this quick and easy Thai Basil Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken pieces are stir-fried with garlic, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory-sweet sauce, then finished with aromatic Thai basil for an authentic taste. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is packed with flavor and pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice. Ideal for anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, easy weeknight meals, or healthy food ideas that taste like takeout.
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 red chilies or Thai bird’s eye chilies, chopped
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice peppers, mince garlic, and wash Thai basil leaves.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Add garlic and bell peppers; stir-fry until fragrant and peppers slightly soften.
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl; pour into the pan and coat everything well.
- Remove from heat, stir in Thai basil leaves until wilted. Serve over hot rice.
Notes
1. For extra tender chicken, marinate briefly with soy sauce and a pinch of cornstarch before cooking. 2. Adjust the spice level by adding or reducing Thai bird’s eye chilies according to preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
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