Thai Chicken With Basil Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-by-2-inch pieces (about 4); 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam, available at Asian markets and many supermarkets); 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 large onion, cut into thin slices; 3 fresh chili peppers, seeds and ribs removed, cut into thin slices or 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups lightly packed basil leaves

Servings: persons

1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with the fish sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar.
2
In a large nonstick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
3
Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the chiles and garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds longer.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add it to the hot pan.
6
Cook until almost done, stirring, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the marinade and cook 30 seconds longer.
8
Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the basil.
9
Serve topped with the remaining 1/2 cup basil.

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* 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 1/3 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-by-2-inch pieces (about 4), 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam, available at Asian markets and many supermarkets), 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Thai 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!

Thai Chicken With Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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