30-Minute Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
30-Minute Spicy Thai Basil Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant essence of Thailand to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic, and slice the red chilies.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken; season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and chilies; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix soy sauce, sugar, and a splash of water in a bowl; pour over chicken while stirring to combine.
- Add Thai basil leaves; stir until wilted but still vibrant. Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken for 15 minutes before cooking. Customize by swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp and adding bell peppers or other vegetables as desired.