Ground Chicken with Basil Recipe

Name: Ground Chicken with Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bunch basil, preferably Thai but Italian is o.k.; vegetable oil; 5 cloves garlic; 7 medium shallots or 1 medium onion; 2 fresh green Thai or bird-foot chilis, seeds removed; 2 fresh red Thai or bird-foot chilis, seeds removed; 1 1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger; 1 lb (.5 kg). ground chicken (dark meat or mix of dark and light); 5 tsp (25 ml) fish sauce (or salt to taste); 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) brown sugar

Servings: persons

1
Peel and finely chop garlic and ginger.
2
Peel and slice shallots.
3
Cut chilis into fine rounds.
4
Wash, dry and julienne basil.
5
Set a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.
6
When pan is hot, add the oil, heat, and stir-fry garlic, ginger, shallots, and chilis until the garlic begins to brown.
7
Turn heat to high, add basil.
8
Stir a few times and add chicken.
9
Stir-fry until cooked through, breaking up lumps as you go.
10
Add fish sauce and brown sugar.

369

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large bunch basil, preferably Thai but Italian is o.k., vegetable oil, 5 cloves garlic, 7 medium shallots or 1 medium onion, and more.

Yes, Ground Chicken with Basil 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!

Ground Chicken with Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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