Thai Basil Chicken
Thai Basil Chicken is a vibrant stir-fry bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken, aromatic Thai basil, and a savory sauce. This quick and easy dish brings the enticing essence of Thai cuisine to your dinner table, making it perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests. Each bite offers a delightful blend of spices and fresh ingredients that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken and bell pepper and mincing the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar for the stir-fry sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and red bell pepper; stir-fry for another minute.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and cook until everything is well-coated and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil leaves until they wilt slightly.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. - You can customize this dish with shrimp or tofu instead of chicken, or add your favorite vegetables like carrots or snap peas.