Description
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fresh basil, and a hint of heat from Thai chilies, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 Thai chilies, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped Thai chilies to the hot oil and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Carefully add the sliced chicken and cook until it loses its pink color, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, just until wilted.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Thai, Basil Chicken, Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal