Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Thai bird chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into thin pieces for quick cooking. Mince the garlic and carefully slice the Thai chili peppers according to your heat preference. Prepare the onions and bell peppers by slicing them thinly. Rinse the Thai basil leaves gently and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves, creating the sauce for your Thai basil chicken.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Sauté garlic and Thai chili slices until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking until slightly tender but still crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat evenly. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves. The basil will release its aroma and flavor, completing the Thai Basil Chicken. Serve hot over steamed rice or rice noodles.
Notes
- Use fresh Thai basil for authentic aroma and flavor.
- Adjust the chili amount based on your spice tolerance.
- Slicing chicken thin ensures quick and even cooking.
- Pre-mix sauce ingredients to save time during stir-frying.
- Cook over high heat to keep vegetables crisp and flavors vibrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free soy sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg