Chicken Holy Basil
Satisfy your cravings for bold, street-food-inspired flavors with Chicken Holy Basil, a classic Thai dish that’s equal parts savory, spicy, and aromatic. This quick and easy stir-fry combines tender ground chicken with fresh Thai holy basil leaves, garlic, and fiery bird's eye chilies for an unforgettable taste explosion. A flavorful sauce made from a harmonious blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of sugar ties everything together, while a handful of basil leaves adds an irresistibly fragrant finish. Served over a bed of steaming jasmine rice, this 25-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Whether you’re a fan of authentic Thai cuisine or looking to spice up your dinner routine, Chicken Holy Basil is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 2 cups Thai holy basil leaves
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 4 pieces Red chili (bird's eye or similar)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Chicken broth or water
- 4 servings Cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and chop them finely or crush them with a mortar and pestle along with the red chilies until you get a rough paste.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and chili paste. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the ground chicken to the wok. Stir-fry it, breaking up the meat into small pieces, and cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and chicken broth or water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok with the cooked chicken. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
Turn off the heat and immediately stir in the Thai holy basil leaves. The residual heat will wilt the leaves without overcooking them.
Serve the Chicken Holy Basil hot over steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 3318 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.5 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 140.3 g | 281% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1102 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 4815 mg | 102% | |
*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.
