Chili Chicken and Basil
Bring bold flavor and a touch of heat to your table with this irresistible Chili Chicken and Basil recipe. This quick and easy stir-fry combines tender strips of chicken with the vibrant aromatics of garlic and spicy red chilies, perfectly balanced by a savory sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a hint of brown sugar. Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant, herbal finish, making this dish a harmonious blend of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight meal to pair with steamed jasmine rice or noodles. Whether you're a fan of Thai-inspired cuisine or simply love a well-rounded, flavorful dish, Chili Chicken and Basil will become a family favorite in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 whole Red chili peppers
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.
Finely mince the garlic and slice the red chili peppers. Adjust the amount of chili for your preferred level of spiciness.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water to create the stir-fry sauce. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced chili peppers to the hot oil and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced chicken to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned.
Pour the stir-fry sauce over the chicken and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Reduce the heat to low and toss in the fresh basil leaves. Stir until the basil is wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Chili Chicken and Basil hot with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.5 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5506 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 147.6 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1870 mg | 40% | |
*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.
