Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
This Thai basil chicken stir fry is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with chicken, fresh basil, and a savory sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh basil leaves - 1 cup
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon
- Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Thai bird's eye chili - 2, thinly sliced
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Chicken breast - 1 lb, thinly sliced
Let's Get Started
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced chili to the hot oil and stir fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and stir fry until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves until wilted.
- Serve the Thai basil chicken stir fry over steamed rice or noodles.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g