Classic Thai Basil Chicken

Classic Thai Basil Chicken

A quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring tender chicken, aromatic basil, and a savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
25 min

Ingredients

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1 ½ lb chicken breast
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 clove garlic
3 Thai chilies
1 medium onion
1 bell pepper
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 ½ cup Thai basil leaves

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and Thai chilies. Slice onion and bell pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and Thai chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    30 min

  4. 4

    Add chicken pieces and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Add sliced onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

    2 min

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet.

  7. 7

    Stir well to combine and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.

    1 min

  8. 8

    Add Thai basil leaves and toss until just wilted. Serve immediately.

Perfect With

Jasmine riceCucumber saladFried egg