Thai Basil Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
72 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
20 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
283 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
Thai Basil Chicken
Report
An authentic street food favorite, Thai Basil Chicken can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, with the enticing aroma from garlic, ginger, oyster sauce and chili paste, served over Jasmine rice.
Share:
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon oil , vegetable or canola
- 2 shallots , thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger , minced
- 1/2 bell pepper , thinly sliced
- Additional veggie ideas: asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, zucchini, broccolini
- 1 pound ground chicken , lean, diced chicken breast or ground turkey
- 2 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon fish sauce (or substitute hoisin sauce)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Asian Garlic Chili Sauce or Sambal Oelek, more or less to taste, for heat
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- cooked jasmine rice , for serving
Instructions
- In a wok or large skillet over medium high heat add the oil. Once hot but not smoking, add shallots, garlic, ginger, bell peppers (and any other veggies) and fry for 3 minutes.
- Push the veggies off to the side. Turn the heat to high and add the ground chicken, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- In a small bowl stir together the brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken broth, and water then add to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the basil and stir-fry until wilted.
- Serve over hot cooked rice.
Equipments used:
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Chop the veggies and mix up the sauce ahead of time and all there’ll be left to do will be a few minutes of sautéing! Just remember to put on the rice first since that will take about 20 minutes.
- Chop the veggies and mix up the sauce ahead of time and all there’ll be left to do will be a few minutes of sautéing! Just remember to put on the rice first since that will take about 20 minutes.
- Freezing Instructions: Make as directed, but do not add the basil. Allow to cool, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet, and add fresh basil once warm. Serve with freshly cooked rice.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1549mg
(65%)
Potassium
802mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
678IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1549mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 802mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 678IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
72 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
