Description
A quick and flavorful Thai Basil Chicken recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. This spicy stir-fry dish features ground chicken cooked with aromatic Thai basil leaves and a savory sauce. Served over steamed jasmine rice, it’s a satisfying meal bursting with Thai flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
- 2 Thai chilies (finely chopped, or to taste)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Finishing Touches:
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the garlic, shallots, and Thai chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Chicken: Add the ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Basil: Turn off the heat and stir in Thai basil leaves until wilted.
- Serve: Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Notes
- If Thai basil isn’t available, substitute with regular basil for a milder flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, use crumbled tofu and vegetarian oyster sauce.
- Adjust chili quantity for desired level of spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with rice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
