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Thai Basil Chicken

A healthy meal that is quick and easy to prepare. You’ll love this classic Thai Basil Chicken recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: 30 minute, chicken
Servings: 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

Stir-Fry Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 to 4 Thai bird chiles chopped (and seeded, if you prefer less heat)
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup packed Thai basil leaves

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Make the stir-fry sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the stir-fry sauce ingredients until combined.
  • Sauté. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, Thai bird chiles, shallot. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken and cook, stirring and breaking up the chicken with a wooden spoon occasionally, until it is cooked through and browned. Add the sauce and toss until evenly combined.
  • Add the Thai basil. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the basil and toss until it begins to wild.
  • Serve. Serve immediately over rice or noodles and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe was updated slightly in 2023.