
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.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ lb chicken breast
(paid link) - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
(paid link) - 4 clove garlic
(paid link) - 3 Thai chilies
(paid link) - 1 medium onion
(paid link) - 1 bell pepper
(paid link) - 3 tbsp fish sauce
(paid link) - 2 tbsp soy sauce
(paid link) - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
(paid link) - 1 tsp sugar
(paid link) - 1 ½ cup Thai basil leaves
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Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and Thai chilies. Slice onion and bell pepper.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add minced garlic and Thai chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
30 min
- 4
Add chicken pieces and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.
- 5
Add sliced onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
2 min
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet.
- 7
Stir well to combine and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
1 min
- 8
Add Thai basil leaves and toss until just wilted. Serve immediately.