Description
Whipping up spicy Thai basil chicken brings explosive flavors from Bangkok straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Tender chicken sizzles with aromatic basil and fiery chilies, creating a quick dinner that satisfies serious hunger in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breast
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Thai Bird Chilies
- 1 medium Bell Pepper
- 1 cup Thai Basil Leaves
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
Instructions
- Slice 1 pound of chicken breast into thin, uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and quick heat absorption.
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic and finely chop 2 tablespoons of Thai bird chilies, preparing ingredients before heating the pan.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Toss minced garlic and chopped chilies into the hot oil, stirring rapidly for 30 seconds to release their aromatic compounds.
- Raise the skillet temperature to high and carefully add sliced chicken, spreading pieces evenly across the cooking surface.
- Stir-fry chicken for 5-7 minutes, continuously moving pieces to achieve a golden brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Pour 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar directly over the chicken.
- Quickly mix sauce ingredients into the chicken, coating each piece thoroughly for maximum flavor distribution.
- Add 1 medium chopped bell pepper to the skillet, tossing for an additional 2-3 minutes to maintain vegetable crispness.
- Remove skillet from heat and immediately fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, allowing residual warmth to slightly wilt the herbs.
- Transfer the spicy basil chicken over 2 cups of steamed jasmine rice, creating an appealing presentation with extra basil garnish.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts that are fresh and firm for the best texture and flavor in your stir-fry.
- Make sure your skillet or wok is super hot before adding ingredients to get that authentic Thai street food sear.
- For a lower-heat version, remove the seeds from the Thai bird chilies or substitute with milder peppers like jalapeños.
- Swap the chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a delicious vegetarian alternative that still captures the bold Thai flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg