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Thai Basil Chicken
This stir fry Thai Basil Chicken is delicious served with steamed jasmine rice. It takes only minutes to prepare and the heat level can be easily adjusted.
Author :
Linda Ooi
Course :
Main Dish
Cuisine :
Thai
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Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
8
mins
Total Time
23
mins
Servings :
4
servings
Calories :
246
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
20
oz
boneless skinless chicken thighs
(cut into bite size pieces) (565g)
1
tbsp
fish sauce
1
tbsp
soy sauce
1
tsp
sugar
1½
cup fresh
Thai basil
or holy basil leaves (45g)
2
tbsp
vegetable oil
1
small
onion
(chopped)
3
cloves
garlic
(minced)
1
red chili
(red chili), seeded and chopped
1
jalapeno pepper
(green chili)**, seeded and chopped
Instructions
Combine chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
Thinly slice 1 cup (30g) basil leaves. Leave the remaining ½ cup (15g) whole.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Sauté onion, garlic, red chili, and jalapeno pepper for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add chicken and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add sliced basil leaves and continue to cook for another minute.
Turn off heat. Add remaining whole basil leaves. Stir to mix.
Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.
Notes
** Jalapeno (green) chili may be substituted with 4 to 5 bird’s eye chilies for a spicier dish.
Nutrition
Calories:
246
kcal
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