Thai Basil Chicken

Experience the vibrant, bold flavors of Thai cuisine with this quick and easy Thai Basil Chicken recipe. Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs stir-fried with aromatic shallots, garlic, and fiery red chilies, this dish comes alive with a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a hint of sugar. Fresh Thai basil leaves add the signature fragrant touch, while minimal prep and cook time make it perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, this irresistible dish pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice for an authentic and satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium shallots
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 large red chilies
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken thighs into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic cloves.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red chilies, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the chopped shallots and garlic to the pan, stir-frying for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the sliced chilies and continue to stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 8

Increase the heat to high and add the chicken pieces to the pan.

Step 9

Stir-fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes until it is cooked through and no longer pink.

Step 10

Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, stirring well to coat all pieces evenly. Add the black pepper.

Step 11

Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan and toss with the chicken and sauce until the leaves are just wilted, about 30 seconds.

Step 12

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	979 grams (979.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1517

Total Fat 81.50g	104%
Saturated Fat 18.80g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 625mg	208%
Sodium 3312mg	144%
Total Carbohydrate 50.30g	18%
Dietary Fiber 15.50g	55%
Total Sugars 11.90g
Protein 148.80g	298%

Vitamin D 35IU	175%
Calcium 619mg	48%
Iron 30mg	168%
Potassium 2940mg	63%

*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: 47.9%

Protein: 38.9%

Carbs: 13.2%