Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
A vibrant stir-fry of chicken, fresh Thai basil, and fiery chilies that brings a delightful kick to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbboneless chicken thighs, sliced
- 2 Tbspvegetable oil
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 2fresh bird’s eye chilies, sliced, adjust for heat preference
- 1 cupbell pepper, sliced, red or green
- 3 Tbspsoy sauce
- 1 Tbspoyster sauce
- 1 Tbspfish sauce
- 2 tspsugar
- 1bunch fresh Thai basil leaves, about 1 cup, packed
- 1 cupjasmine rice, cooked and warm, for serving
Directions
- Step 1: Heat the oil.
In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Stir-fry the aromatics.
Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
SPONSOREDAd slot - Step 3: Cook the chicken.
Add the sliced chicken thighs to the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 4: Add the bell pepper.
Stir in the bell pepper slices and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Step 5: Make the sauce.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, mixing well.
- Step 6: Combine everything.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and bell peppers, stirring to coat evenly and cook for another minute.
- Step 7: Add Thai basil.
Fold in the fresh Thai basil, allowing it to wilt in the heat, about 1 minute.
- Step 8: Serve hot.
Serve the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken immediately over warm jasmine rice.