5.0 from 42 votes
Thai Basil Chicken
This Thai basil chicken is finely diced chicken that is stir fried with bell peppers, shallots and fresh basil leaves, all in a savory sauce. A take out classic that's quick and easy to make in the comfort of your own home!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch
For the stir fry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs coarsely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shallots diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 small serrano chili thinly sliced. omit if you don't like heat
- 1 cup small fresh Thai basil leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- rice for serving
Instructions
For the sauce
- Place all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Cup of Yum
For the stir fry
- Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the red and green bell peppers and shallots, then cook for another 4-5 minutes or until peppers have softened.
- Add the garlic and serrano pepper. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, then bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the basil leaves, then serve immediately, over rice if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
941mg
(39%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.