Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai Basil Chicken, a quick and delicious stir-fry that brightens up any weeknight dinner or weekend gathering. This dish combines tender chicken with fragrant basil and a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy notes, creating an enticing meal that’s sure to delight your taste buds. With its fresh ingredients and simple preparation, you can have this savory dish ready in just 30 minutes, making it a fantastic option for busy evenings or impressing guests. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
- 6 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 1/2 bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 pound ground chicken (lean, or diced chicken breast or ground turkey)
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Asian Garlic Chili Sauce or Sambal Oelek (more or less to taste)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- Cooked Jasmine rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté shallots for 2 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and ginger, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add sliced bell pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Incorporate ground chicken (or turkey) and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in light brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and chili sauce until well combined.
- Pour in chicken broth; mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Add fresh basil leaves; cook until wilted.
- Serve over cooked jasmine rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg