Thai Basil Chicken
This Thai Basil Chicken recipe is a true winner, combining the richness of tender chicken, the heat of red chilies, and the freshness of Thai basil.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 382kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp avocado oil or any cooking oil
- ¼ cup chopped shallots
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 Thai red chilies de-seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- Steamed rice
- 4 fried eggs optional
Instructions
- Slice the chicken thighs into small thin strips. Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the shallots and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add the garlic and chilies and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken strips and sauté until cooked, about 4 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and ground black pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the basil leaves.
- Serve with steamed rice and fried egg, if desired.
Notes
This Thai Basil Chicken recipe is a true winner, combining the richness of tender chicken, the heat of red chilies, and the freshness of Thai basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg