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Thai Basil Chicken served over steamed rice.

Easy Thai Basil Chicken

Bold, savory Thai flavors come together in minutes for a sizzling skillet dinner that tastes straight from a street-side café.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 294
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons oil neutral oil with high smoke point such as avocado or vegetable
  • 3 Thai bird chilies seeded for less heat and thinly sliced
  • 3 shallots peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
  • 1 pound ground chicken lean ground meat works best
  • 2 teaspoons sugar white sugar or mild honey both work
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce regular or low-sodium to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce adds umami depth
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth low sodium or plain water
  • 1 bunch Thai basil leaves leaves only gently washed and dried

Method
 

  1. Heat the wok over high heat, add the oil, then quickly fry the chilies, shallots, and garlic until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the pan and stir-fry, breaking it apart into small pieces as it cooks through.
  3. Sprinkle in the sugar, pour in the soy sauce and fish sauce, then toss well before adding the broth to loosen any browned bits.
  4. Let the liquid bubble rapidly until mostly evaporated, concentrating the sauce around the chicken.
  5. Add the basil leaves and toss just until wilted, then remove from heat and serve hot over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 933mgPotassium: 736mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 345IUVitamin C: 9.2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

Fast, fiery, and deeply comforting, this dish is best enjoyed straight from the pan while the basil is still fragrant. It’s the kind of meal that turns a rushed evening into something cozy and satisfying.

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