Thai Basil Chicken
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4.9
Thai Basil Chicken
Description
Thai Basil Chicken uses boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into thin strips marinated briefly in oyster sauce and soy sauce. The chicken cooks in vegetable oil with minced garlic and serrano chile until just cooked through. Fresh Thai or regular basil leaves are added last, briefly wilting in the pan to release their aroma and flavor.
The dish offers a balanced flavor profile combining savory umami from the oyster and soy sauces, pungent garlic, and a spicy kick from serrano chile. The basil contributes a fresh, slightly sweet herbal note. The texture includes tender, juicy chicken strips with fragrant softened basil, suitable as a main dish.
Serving Thai Basil Chicken over jasmine rice provides a fragrant, mild complement that helps balance the rich and spicy elements. This quick-cooking stir-fry is ideal for weeknight dinners and does not require complicated preparation or unusual ingredients if substitutions for gluten-free soy and oyster sauces are made.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (Substitute for GF oyster sauce)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce Substitute for GF soy sauce, light
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 serrano chile (seeded and minced (keep seeds for extra hot))
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or canola oil
- 3 cups basil leaves fresh, Thai or regular
- jasmine rice optional for serving, cooked
Instructions
- In a bowl marinate the chicken with oyster sauce and soy sauce 10 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, when hot add the oil, garlic and chili and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Increase the heat to high and add the chicken and cook, stirring until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the basil and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz chicken | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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