Description
Irresistible Thai Basil Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary celebration. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant meal featuring tender chicken, aromatic basil, and colorful vegetables. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something special. Serve it over jasmine rice or noodles for an unforgettable experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- Optional: chili peppers for heat
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables. Thinly slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Add the sliced chicken to the pan and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss in minced garlic, sliced onions, and red bell peppers; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar; stir well for about 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Fold in fresh basil leaves just before serving; give everything one last stir.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg