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Thai Basil Chicken: A Flavorful Dinner You Can't Resist

Thai Basil Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken stir-fried with fresh vegetables and fragrant Thai basil, served over jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 Thai bird chilies sliced (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced red bell pepper and green beans to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted.
  6. Serve the Thai basil chicken over cooked jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu and follow the same cooking instructions.
  • Add a splash of lime juice before serving for a zesty flavor boost.

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