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10-Minute Thai Basil Chicken

10-Minute Thai Basil Chicken

Quick and flavorful, 10-Minute Thai Basil Chicken brings authentic Thai flavors to your table in no time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 5 pieces Thai Bird Chilies sliced
  • 2 medium shallots sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey/tofu
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Holy or Thai Basil or Italian basil

Equipment

  • wok

Method
 

Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add sliced Thai bird chilies, shallots, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart, and cook for 2 minutes until browned.
  4. Mix in sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir-fry for another minute to meld flavors.
  5. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping the fond; cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Incorporate basil leaves and stir-fry until wilted, about 30 seconds.
  7. Serve over jasmine rice or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with sliced cucumbers or lime wedges for extra flavor.

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