Thai-Style Chicken With Basil Recipe

Name: Thai-Style Chicken With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves , tightly packed; 3 medium garlic cloves , peeled; 6 green or red Thai chiles , stemmed (see note); 2 tablespoons fish sauce , plus extra for serving (see note); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon white vinegar , plus extra for serving (see note); 1 tablespoon sugar, plus extra for serving (see note); 1 1/2pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast , cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 medium shallots , peeled and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil R; Red pepper flakes , for serving (see note)

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh basil leaves , tightly packed
3 medium garlic cloves , peeled
6 green or red Thai chiles , stemmed (see note)
2 tablespoons fish sauce , plus extra for serving (see note)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon white vinegar , plus extra for serving (see note)
1 tablespoon sugar, plus extra for serving (see note)
1 1/2pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast , cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium shallots , peeled and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil R
Red pepper flakes , for serving (see note)

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1. Process 1 cup basil leaves, garlic, and chiles in food processor until finely chopped, 6 to 10 one-second pulses, scraping down bowl with rubber spatula once during processing.
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2. Transfer 1 tablespoon basil mixture to small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon fish sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and sugar; set aside.
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3. Transfer remaining basil mixture to 12-inch heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet. Do not wash food processor bowl.
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4. Pulse chicken and 1 tablespoon fish sauce in food processor until meat is chopped into -approximate 1/4-inch pieces, six to eight 1-second pulses.
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5. Transfer to medium bowl and refrigerate 15 minutes.
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6. Stir shallots and oil into basil mixture in skillet.
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7. Heat over medium-low heat (mixture should start to sizzle after about 11/2 minutes; if it doesn't, adjust heat accordingly), stirring constantly, until garlic and shallots are golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
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8. Add chicken, increase heat to medium, and cook, stirring and breaking up chicken with potato masher or rubber spatula, until only traces of pink remain, 2 to 4 minutes.
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9. Add reserved basil-fish sauce mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly until chicken is no longer pink, about 1 minute.
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10. Stir in remaining cup basil leaves and cook, stirring constantly, until basil is wilted, 30 to 60 seconds.
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Serve immediately, passing extra fish sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, and vinegar separately.

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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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh basil leaves , tightly packed, 3 medium garlic cloves , peeled, 6 green or red Thai chiles , stemmed (see note), 2 tablespoons fish sauce , plus extra for serving (see note), and more.

Yes, Thai-Style 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.

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Thai-Style Chicken With Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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