Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired dinner featuring tender chicken, fresh basil, and a balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet tastes.

Total time: 30 min

Servings: 4

Calories: 410 per serving

Protein: 28g | Carbs: 35g | Fat: 19g

Ingredients

• 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 Thai bird's eye chilies, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced chicken and onion to the pan, and cook for about 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are soft.
4. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until well combined.
5. Add the bell pepper slices to the pan, cooking for another 2-3 minutes to allow them to soften.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves, letting them wilt in the residual heat.
7. Serve the spicy Thai basil chicken over steamed jasmine rice.