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Thai Basil Chicken

Flavor-Packed Thai Basil Chicken in Just 20 Minutes

Experience the delightful punch of flavor in this Thai Basil Chicken recipe, an easy meal ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can substitute with ground pork or beef
  • 2 pieces Thai Bird’s Eye Chilis adjust for spice level
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for stir-frying
For the Flavorful Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce use gluten-free version if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
For the Vegetables
  • 0.5 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 cup Green Beans cut into 1-inch pieces
For Serving
  • 1 cup Basil preferably Thai basil
  • 4 pieces Fried Eggs optional
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Basil Chicken
  1. Begin by mincing the Thai bird’s eye chilis and garlic together to form a fragrant paste. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauces, fish sauce (if using), and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic-chili paste and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground chicken to the skillet, let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute, then cook while breaking it apart for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring well and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add diced onion and green beans to the skillet, stir, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and gently fold in Thai basil leaves.
  8. Serve immediately over steamed rice, and optionally top with fried egg and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for 3 months. Add basil before serving for maximum freshness.

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