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thai basil chicken

Thai Basil Chicken: 7 Simple Steps to Deliciousness


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Thai basil chicken is a flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken and fresh basil.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 red chilies, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and chilies, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
  6. Add Thai basil and cook until wilted.
  7. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chilies.
  • Use chicken thighs for more flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Thai basil chicken, stir-fry chicken, Thai cuisine