Description
Thai Basil Chicken is one of the easiest stir fry recipes that take less than 15 minutes to make. The freshness of the basil and the taste from different sauces make this dish unique compared to other Thai dishes. I make this dish more often in the summers when I have access to plenty of fresh basil leaves.
Ingredients
Dark Soy Sauce- 1 ½ Tbsp
Light Soy Sauce- 1 ½ Tbsp
Oyster sauce- 1 Tbsp
Fish Sauce- 1 tsp
Brown sugar- 1 tsp
Water-2 Tbsp
Oil- 2 Tbsp
Chicken boneless (minced)- 1 lb.
Garlic- 3 cloves (minced)
Thai chilies- 2 to 3 or more according to taste
Shallots- 1/2 cup
Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped) – 2 cups
Prepared Fried Egg
Instructions
1. Take 1 lb of chicken tenders and mince the chicken with a knife and set it aside.
2. In a bowl, take 1 1/2 Tbsp of light soy sauce, 1 1/2 Tbsp of dark soy sauce, 1 tsp of fish sauce, 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tsp of brown sugar, 2 Tbsp of water, and mix everything well.
3. In a wok or a pan, take 2 Tbsp of oil. Add three cloves of garlic (minced). Add 1/2 cup of shallots and saute until light golden brown.
4. Add 2 or 3 finely chopped Thai Chilies and mix well.
5. Add the minced chicken, 3/4 tsp of salt, and toss the chicken for few minutes.
6. Add the prepared sauce to the chicken and cook for ten minutes.
7. Add 2 cups of fresh Thai Basil Leaves, and mix well. Cook the chicken for two more minutes with the basil. This step gives an aroma to the chicken.
8. Garnish with more basil leaves and mix
9. Serve on a bed of rice with a fried egg on top.
10. Garnish with scallions or green onions.
Notes
The packaged minced chicken is okay to use in this recipe. I prefer mincing meat at home as the dish turns out better with freshly minced chicken.
Thai basil chicken does not store for a long time. It will say good for a day in the refrigerator.
In the order of preference of basil variety, Thai basil works the best. If Thai basil is unavailable, holy basil or Italian basil can be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken Dishes
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 178 Kcal
- Sugar: 2.38 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 8.12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.03 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.212 g
- Trans Fat: 0.022 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.82 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 20.01 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg
Keywords: Thai Basil Chicken, Thai Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Thai recipes, Thai Chicken Lunch, Thai Basil and Chicken Stir Fry
