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Thai Basil Chicken

Savory Thai Basil Chicken Ready in 20 Minutes

This Thai Basil Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that utilizes fresh ingredients and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 279
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Can swap for ground pork or beef
  • 4-6 pieces Thai Bird’s Eye Chilis Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 6 cloves Garlic Freshly smashed for flavor
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Use gluten-free if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Dark & Light) Tamari can be used as a gluten-free option
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fish Sauce (Optional) Enhances umami flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balancing flavor
For Cooking and Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil For frying
  • 0.5 pieces Yellow Onion Diced
  • 4 oz Green Beans Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 bunch Basil Stems removed for cooking
Optional Add-ons
  • 1 pieces Fried Egg Top over chicken for richness
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Bowl
  • spatula
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Chili-Garlic Paste: Mince the Thai Bird’s Eye chilis and garlic together, forming a fragrant paste.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, dark and light soy sauces, optional fish sauce, and sugar.
  3. Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Brown the Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet, allowing it to cook without stirring for about 1 minute.
  5. Incorporate the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken after it’s nearly done cooking.
  6. Add Vegetables: Toss in diced yellow onion and green beans, stir together, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add Fresh Basil: Remove from heat and gently toss in fresh basil until wilted.
  8. Serve Your Dish: Serve over steamed jasmine rice, and top with a fried egg and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve hot over fresh jasmine rice to savor the full flavors of the dish.

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