Thai Basil Chicken Recipe
A flavorful Thai dish made with ground chicken stir-fried with garlic, chili peppers, and fresh basil leaves, served over rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Thinly slice the chicken breasts or thighs.
- Mince the garlic, finely chop the Thai bird's eye chilies, and thinly slice the bell pepper and onion.
- Remove the basil leaves from the stems and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped Thai bird's eye chilies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
Add Vegetables:
- Add the sliced bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Add Sauce and Basil:
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Add the fresh basil leaves to the skillet and stir-fry for another minute, until the basil is wilted.
Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Thai basil chicken hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Thai bird's eye chilies according to your spice preference. Be cautious, as they are very spicy.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, or snap peas to the stir-fry for extra flavor and texture.
- Thai basil is preferred for its distinctive flavor, but if unavailable, you can substitute with Italian basil.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or steamed rice noodles.