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