Description
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender chicken, aromatic basil, and a spicy sauce, this stir fry delivers a delightful balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s an easy recipe that guarantees satisfaction with every bite. Enjoy this restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping chicken, vegetables, and mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced red bell pepper and chopped onion; stir-fry until just tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar; pour over the stir-fried ingredients.
- Toss in Thai basil leaves and stir until wilted slightly.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg