Thai Basil Chicken 🍗🌿
If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful dish to spice up your weeknight dinner, this Thai Basil Chicken recipe is just the thing! It’s a delicious stir-fry that comes together in just 25 minutes, packed with bold flavors and perfect for serving over a bed of rice. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry:
- ½ cup brown onion or shallot, diced
- 8 oz ground chicken
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ cup Thai basil or regular basil (see notes)
- 1 medium red chili, roughly chopped
- 1 medium mild hot green pepper, chopped
- Avocado oil for cooking
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (low sodium if possible, gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoons liquid honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce, sriracha, or another hot sauce (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
For Serving:
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2-3 stalks green onion, for garnish
- More basil leaves
- Sesame seeds
- Prawn crackers
- 2 fried eggs
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients 🧄🌶️
Start by finely chopping the garlic and green chilies. This will form the aromatic base of your stir-fry, so ensure they are chopped evenly.
2. Sauté the Aromatics 🧅
Heat a nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat, and add a splash of avocado oil. Once hot, toss in the diced onions or shallots. Sauté for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add the chopped garlic and green chili, and continue to sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Cook the Chicken 🍗
Add the ground chicken to the pan. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Be careful not to overcook, as the chicken should remain juicy.
4. Add the Sauce and Basil 🌿
Pour in the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, maple syrup (or honey), garlic chili sauce (or sriracha), oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Stir to combine, then add the red chili and basil leaves. Stir until the basil just begins to wilt, maintaining its vibrant green color. If the mixture seems too dry, you can add a splash of water to create more sauce.
5. Serve and Garnish 🍚🍳
Serve the Thai Basil Chicken over steamed rice. Top each serving with a fried egg and prawn crackers for added texture and creaminess. Garnish with chopped green onions, more basil leaves, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes:
- Thai Basil vs. Regular Basil: Thai basil has a slightly more anise-like flavor compared to regular basil. If you can find Thai basil, it’s definitely worth using for authenticity, but regular basil works in a pinch.
- Heat Level: Adjust the amount of garlic chili sauce or sriracha to suit your preferred spice level. For a milder dish, reduce the amount of hot sauce or omit it altogether.
Enjoy your delicious Thai Basil Chicken! 🍽️
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 400 kcal per serving
Servings: 2
This Thai Basil Chicken is not only quick and easy but also bursting with flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice and a fried egg. Don’t forget to add those prawn crackers for an extra crunch!
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Thai Basil Chicken 🍗🌿
- Total Time: 25min
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry:
½ cup brown onion or shallot, diced
8 oz ground chicken
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ cup Thai basil or regular basil, see notes
1 medium red chili, chopped roughly
1 medium mild hot green pepper, chopped
Avocado oil for cooking
For the Sauce:
1 tablespoon light soy sauce, gluten-free if needed
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, low sodium if possible and gluten-free if using
1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoons liquid honey
1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce or sriracha, or other hot sauce, see notes
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
For Serving:
1 cup uncooked rice
2–3 stalks of green onion for garnish
More basil leaves
Sesame seeds
Prawn crackers
2 fried eggs
Instructions
1️⃣ Begin by finely chopping garlic and green chilies. 🧄🌶️
2️⃣ Heat oil in a nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add onions or shallots, and sauté for a few minutes, then add garlic and green chili. Ensure sufficient oil for fragrance. 🧅
3️⃣ After 30 seconds, add ground chicken. Cook until no longer pink, ensuring it stays juicy without overcooking. 🍗
4️⃣ Add sauces, red chili, and basil to the cooked mixture: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, maple syrup (or honey), garlic chili sauce (or sriracha), oyster sauce, and fish sauce. 🌿
5️⃣ Stir until the basil wilts, maintaining its vibrant color. If it’s too dry, add water for more sauce. 💧
6️⃣ Serve over steamed rice with a fried egg and prawn crackers for irresistible creaminess. Top with green onions, more basil, and sesame seeds. 🍚🍳
Enjoy your delicious Thai Basil Chicken! 🍽️
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 15min
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal