Basil Chicken Recipe

Name: Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium carrot, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup minced green onion; 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup torn basil leaves, plus additional 1 tablespoon; 1 cup rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium carrot, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced green onion
1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup torn basil leaves, plus additional 1 tablespoon
1 cup rice, for serving

1
Heat oil over medium high heat in a wok. Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and green onions and cook for 2 more minutes.
2
Add chicken to wok, leaving undisturbed for one minute before stirring. Cook 3-4 minutes until chicken browns.
3
Combine fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Add the sauce to the chicken and cook an additional 3 minutes.
4
Turn off heat and add the 1/4-cup basil to the chicken. Place rice onto the serving dishes and spoon the basil chicken on top. Sprinkle the remaining basil onto the chicken.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 medium carrot, diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup minced green onion, and more.

Yes, Basil Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Chicken

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