Thai Basil Chicken: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
Enjoy a quick and delightful dinner with this simple Thai Basil Chicken recipe that is packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the sliced bell pepper and onion, cooking until tender.
- Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce; stir well.
- Finally, toss in the fresh basil leaves and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- For extra spice, add sliced chili peppers to the dish.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai Basil Chicken