Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

 

Ingredients:

Chicken breast or thighs – 500g (cut into bite-sized pieces)

Garlic – 4 cloves (minced)

Red chili – 2 (sliced, adjust to spice level)

Red bell pepper – 1 (cut into chunks)

Yellow bell pepper – 1 (cut into chunks)

Green onions – 3 stalks (chopped)

Fresh Thai basil leaves – 1 cup (or sweet basil if not available)

Soy sauce – 3 tbsp

Oyster sauce – 2 tbsp

Fish sauce – 1 tbsp

Dark soy sauce – 1 tsp (for color)

Brown sugar – 1 tsp

Sesame oil – 1 tsp

Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp (for garnish)

Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp

Instructions:

Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Cook chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic and chili until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Add vegetables: Toss in the red and yellow bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

Combine chicken & sauce: Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce mixture. Stir-fry until everything is coated and glossy.

Finish with basil & onions: Add fresh Thai basil leaves and green onions. Toss quickly until the basil wilts.

Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot with jasmine rice.

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