Nat'S Thai Chicken Basil Recipe

Name: Nat'S Thai Chicken Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into chunks); 1 Spanish onion (sliced); 1 green pepper (sliced); 1 red pepper (sliced); 1 cup broccoli (just the tops); 1 1/2 cups basil; 1 red chile (seeded); 3 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 2 tablespoons soya sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 lime (juice of)

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
1 Spanish onion (sliced)
1 green pepper (sliced)
1 red pepper (sliced)
1 cup broccoli (just the tops)
1 1/2 cups basil
1 red chile (seeded)
3 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 tablespoons soya sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 lime (juice of)

1
In a mortar and pestle add: red chilli, garlic, 1 cup of basil and the sugar.
2
Pound until you get a nice smooth paste.
3
Add fish sauce, soya and lime juice.
4
Stir.
5
Taste and adjust.
6
I like mine kind of sweet with lots of Basil flavour.
7
Heat wok, add chicken.
8
Stir fry on high.
9
Add broccoli and toss for a minute.
10
Add onion and peppers, toss for about 2 minutes.
11
Add sauce from mortar and pestle.
12
(still high heat) toss 1 minute.
13
Add remaining 1/2 cup of basil (roughly chopped) until barely wilted.
14
Serve with rice.

165

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into chunks), 1 Spanish onion (sliced), 1 green pepper (sliced), 1 red pepper (sliced), and more.

Yes, Nat'S Thai Chicken 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!

Nat'S Thai Chicken Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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