Chicken with Thai Basil
Chicken with Thai Basil is a vibrant and aromatic stir-fry dish that beautifully marries tender chicken thighs with the fresh, peppery notes of Thai basil. Packed with the flavors of garlic, chili, and savory sauces, this dish is quick to prepare and perfect for both weeknight dinners and impressing guests. Serve it over jasmine rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Thailand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 fresh red chili peppers, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: wash and chop vegetables, slice chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and slice chili peppers.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced chili peppers; sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pan, cooking until browned on all sides (about 5 to 7 minutes). Stir frequently.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar; mix well and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- Gently fold in fresh Thai basil just before serving. Serve hot over jasmine rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg