Basil Chicken
Experience the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine with this irresistible Basil Chicken recipe. Featuring tender strips of boneless, skinless chicken breasts stir-fried with crisp red bell pepper, sweet onions, and fiery Thai chilies, this dish is elevated by a savory blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of sugar for perfect balance. Fresh basil leaves bring a fragrant finish to this quick and easy 30-minute meal, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it piping hot with steamed rice for a restaurant-quality experience right at home. Perfect for fans of basil-infused recipes and Thai-style stir-fries, this dish is a delicious way to bring bold, authentic flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 Thai chilies
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the Thai chilies. Set aside.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and slice the small onion. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies to the pan, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced chicken to the pan, cooking and stirring for about 3-4 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
Add the sliced red bell pepper and onion to the pan, stir-frying for about 2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
Pour the sauce mixture into the pan, tossing to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
Add the water and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Toss in the fresh basil leaves, stirring just until they wilt and are well incorporated.
Remove the pan from heat and serve the basil chicken hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 799 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 515 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
