Basil Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant Basil Chicken recipe, a quick and flavorful dish inspired by classic Thai cuisine. Tender strips of boneless, skinless chicken breasts are stir-fried with aromatic garlic, spicy Thai chilies, sweet red bell peppers, and onions, then tossed in a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. The star of the dish is a generous handful of fresh basil leaves, added just before serving to infuse the dish with their signature herbaceous aroma. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy one-pan meal pairs perfectly with steamed rice for a satisfying, restaurant-quality dinner right at home. Perfect for fans of quick, spicy, and basil-infused dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 Thai chilies
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 small onion
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the Thai chilies. Set aside.

Step 3

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and slice the small onion. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies to the pan, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the sliced chicken to the pan, cooking and stirring for about 3-4 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.

Step 8

Add the sliced red bell pepper and onion to the pan, stir-frying for about 2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 9

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan, tossing to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.

Step 10

Add the water and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 11

Toss in the fresh basil leaves, stirring just until they wilt and are well incorporated.

Step 12

Remove the pan from heat and serve the basil chicken hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	923.4 grams (923.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1163

Total Fat 43.80g	56%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 386mg	129%
Sodium 3204mg	139%
Total Carbohydrate 38.10g	14%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 19.10g
Protein 150.10g	300%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 173mg	13%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 2542mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 52.3%

Carbs: 13.3%