Chicken and Thai Basil Stir-fry Recipe

Name: Chicken and Thai Basil Stir-fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice; 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1 whole Yellow Squash, Sliced; 1 whole Carrot, Sliced; 1 whole Scallion, Sliced Thinly; 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced; 1 whole Red Chili Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Oil For Cooking; 1/2 cups Fresh Thai Basil

Servings: persons

1 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 whole Yellow Squash, Sliced
1 whole Carrot, Sliced
1 whole Scallion, Sliced Thinly
1/2 whole Onion, Sliced
1 whole Red Chili Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Oil For Cooking
1/2 cups Fresh Thai Basil

1
Cut your chicken into slices and put it in a bowl.
2
Season with the fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar and cornstarch.
3
Stir it up and let it sit while youre preparing the other ingredients.
4
Chop, slice, and dice all the vegetables and the garlic.
5
When youre ready to cook, heat a wok over medium high heat and add a couple tablespoons of oil.
6
Add the chicken and stir-fry until its got some color on all sides.
7
Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside.
8
Add a little more oil to the pan and add all your vegetables, the chili pepper and garlic.
9
Stir-fry for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
10
Add the chicken back into the pan along with the Thai basil and stir-fry until everything is well-combined and the basil is wilted.
11
Plate, and serve hot with some rice!

150

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1 teaspoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Thai Basil Stir-fry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Thai Basil Stir-fry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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