Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this quick and easy 30-Minute Spicy Thai Basil Chicken, featuring tender chicken, vibrant basil, and fiery chilies for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 bird’s eye chili peppers (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and slice chilies.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped chicken thighs in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for about three minutes until golden brown.
- Toss in minced garlic and sliced chilies. Stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar until dissolved. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir well.
- Add fresh Thai basil leaves right before serving and toss until wilted. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. - Adjust the number of chilies based on your desired spice level. - Serve over jasmine rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.