Description
A flavorful and aromatic Thai Basil Chicken stir-fry recipe that is quick and easy to make. This dish features tender ground chicken cooked with garlic, Thai chilies, onions, and a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, all finished off with fresh Thai basil leaves. Serve this delicious dish over steamed jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Thai chilies or red chili peppers (finely sliced, adjust to taste)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- Steamed jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic and chilies, sauté until fragrant.
- Cook onion: Add onion, cook until softened.
- Cook chicken: Add ground chicken, cook until no longer pink.
- Add sauces: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Simmer: Add chicken broth, let simmer until thickened.
- Add basil: Turn off heat, fold in Thai basil until wilted.
- Serve: Serve over steamed jasmine rice.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- If Thai basil is unavailable, regular basil can be used, though the flavor will differ slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
