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chicken thai basil

20-Minute Chicken Thai Basil Recipe That Beats Takeout


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A flavorful Thai dish featuring chicken and fresh basil, cooked with aromatic spices.


Ingredients

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  • 500g chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 23 red chilies, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and chilies, stir until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken, cook until no longer pink.
  4. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
  5. Add basil leaves, cook until wilted.
  6. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • Use fresh Thai basil for best flavor.
  • Adjust chilies to your preferred spice level.
  • Cook chicken quickly to keep it tender.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken thai basil, stir-fry, Thai food