Thai Chicken with Basil and Coconut Milk
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Thai cuisine with this vibrant and creamy Thai Chicken with Basil and Coconut Milk recipe. Juicy chicken is stir-fried to perfection and enveloped in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with the bold aromatics of fresh basil, garlic, and red chili. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy is achieved with fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, and a squeeze of fresh lime. This quick, 35-minute dish is a must-try for busy weeknights or an exotic dinner idea, served alongside fluffy jasmine rice to soak up every drop of the rich, fragrant sauce. Perfect for lovers of bold Thai flavors, this recipe is a harmonious blend of simplicity and authenticity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Red chili
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 piece Lime
- 4 servings Cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
Thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-size pieces and set aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic. Thinly slice the red chili. Chop the onion into small pieces.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced chili to the hot oil and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until the meat is no longer pink, about 4–5 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Allow the mixture to simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves until wilted.
Squeeze the juice of one lime into the dish and stir again to balance the flavors.
Serve the Thai chicken with steamed jasmine rice and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4812 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.6 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 168.4 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2729 mg | 58% | |
*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.
