Description
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine right to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken stir-fried with aromatic basil, spicy chilies, and a savory sauce that creates an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish can be customized to suit your spice preference and is great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs (coarsely chopped)
- 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
- 4 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1–2 Tbsp Thai chilies or serrano (minced)
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup cashews (chopped)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, brown sugar, and ginger to create the sauce.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped chicken thighs and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in onions, garlic, red pepper, and chilies; cook until caramelized.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and cook until thickened.
- Gently fold in basil leaves and chopped cashews; cook until basil wilts.
- Serve over rice or noodles with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg