Thai Basil Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Thai Basil Chicken
Description
In Thai Basil Chicken, bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken thigh are quickly cooked at high heat to maintain tenderness and juiciness. The stir-fry incorporates sliced bell peppers and shallots, which soften but retain some texture. The sauce, a blend of chicken broth, oyster, soy, and fish sauces with brown sugar, thickens slightly with cornstarch, coating the ingredients with a flavorful glaze. Garlic and serrano chili add pungency and heat, balanced by the herbal, slightly sweet aroma of fresh Thai basil stirred in near the end.
This dish is ideal when served immediately over steamed rice, which soaks up the flavorful sauce and complements the savory-spicy profile. The presence of both red and green peppers adds visual appeal and a mild sweetness that contrasts nicely with the spices.
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 chicken thigh coarsely chopped, boneless, skinless
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shallot diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 small serrano chili thinly sliced. omit if you don't like heat
- 1 cup Thai basil small, fresh leaves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- rice for serving
Instructions
For the sauce
- Place all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined.
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
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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