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Brightly colored Thai basil chicken dish served on a white plate, garnished with fresh basil leaves, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy sauce, with red chili slices and minced garlic visible. The dish has a vibrant orange-brown hue, complemented by green basil and red chili accents, styled casually on a rustic wooden table with soft natural lighting highlighting textures and colors.

Quick and Easy Thai Basil Chicken for Weeknights

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A quick and easy Thai basil chicken dish with tender chicken, fresh basil, garlic, and chili in a savory, spicy sauce.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 Thai red chilies, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sliced chilies, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken slices and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil leaves until wilted.

Notes

  • Adjust chili amount for spice preference.
  • Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Options Available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg