Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken combines savory ground chicken with fragrant basil, garlic, and a kick of heat from Thai chilies, making it a bold and satisfying dish. Quick to whip up, it’s a flavorful weeknight winner that’s sure to impress.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 290kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil divided
1/2 cup minced shallots
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
4 cloves garlic minced
1 pound ground chicken
2 Thai chilies minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté 1 minute. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Remove shallot mixture from pan.
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well. Return chicken to pan over medium heat. Add chilies; cook 1 minute. Add shallot mixture to pan. Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and ground pepper; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat; stir in basil and lime juice.
Serve with rice or over lettuce. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: Cooking Light: Jan/Feb 2013

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