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Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken is chicken stir fry with bright basil flavor! Chicken thighs in a spicy savory sauce with Thai chilies and fresh basil!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 chicken thighs , chopped into 1/4" pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 Thai chilies , minced
  • 2 shallots , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 cup fresh basil , thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Add the vegetable oil and chicken to a large skillet or wok on high heat and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add in the garlic, chilies, and shallots to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are translucent.
  3. Add in the chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, mixing well, and let it reduce for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  4. Mix in the basil leaves and cook for 30 seconds until wilted.

Nutrition Information

Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 607mg (25%) Potassium 460mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 642IU (13%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% Daily Value*

Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 607mg 25%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 642IU 13%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.