Description
A flavorful chicken basil fried rice recipe featuring fresh basil and tender chicken, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup diced chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken, cook until no longer pink.
- Add onion and bell pepper, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Push ingredients to the side, add eggs, scramble until cooked.
- Combine with other ingredients, then add rice.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce; mix well.
- Fold in fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture.
- Adjust sauces to taste for more flavor.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken basil fried rice recipe, Thai fried rice, stir-fried rice