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Thai Basil Chicken

This Thai Basil Chicken recipe serves up the most delicious and easy chicken! Honey, garlic, basil, chicken, and a host of other goodies!
Course Main Course
Cuisine thai
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 -6 servings
Calories 251kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless or skinless chicken breast
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 bell peppers different colors
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2-3 green onions thinly sliced, for serving
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red chili seeded and sliced
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk, oyster sauce, honey, and soy sauce; set aside. Cut the chicken into small dice.
  • Chop the pepper, red chili, and green onion. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet.
  • Add basil leaves in a single layer, and fry undisturbed for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the skillet to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and heat again. Add peppers, garlic, and red chili, sauté until sizzling. Don't let it turn dark.
  • Immediately add in the chicken cubes and salt; cook until nicely golden brown. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the prepared sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the fried basil. Transfer the chicken to a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with sliced green onion and top with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken.
  • Cut the chicken into similar sized cubes, so they cook evenly.
  • Use a large skillet or a wok.
  • Cook your aromatics on a lower heat, you want to be able to release their flavors without burning them
  • Have all your ingredients prepped before firing up the skillet/wok, things move fast!
  • Finely chop the garlic, instead of mincing it. Minced garlic can burn quickly and become bitter.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce, to control the salt content.
  • Serve with brown rice, quinoa, or jasmine rice. 
  • Top with sesame seeds for a satisfying pop of crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 805mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1690IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg