Description
Indulge in the vibrant and aromatic flavors of Thai basil chicken, a quick and easy dish that brings the essence of Thai street food to your kitchen. Succulent chicken thighs are stir-fried with fragrant garlic and fresh Thai basil, all enveloped in a savory soy and oyster sauce blend. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delicious meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Serve it over jasmine rice for an unforgettable taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 red chili peppers, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped chili peppers, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; pour over chicken. Simmer for an additional minute.
- Fold in Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, add bell peppers or snap peas during stir-frying. Substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken to accommodate different dietary preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.