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Thai Basil Chicken

A quick and easy weeknight Thai Basil Chicken recipe!
Course Main Course
Keyword easy thai recipe, thai basil chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 PEOPLE

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Chicken, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Thai Basil, finely chopped
  • 1 Shallot, finely sliced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3-5 Thai Chilis, finely chopped - optional
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tsp White Sugar
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Fish Sauce
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add vegetable oil to a pan over medium heat
  • While oil is heating, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, white sugar, brown sugar, and fish sauce in a bowl until well combined or until sugar has dissolved.
  • When the oil is glistening + hot, add the shallots and garlic to pan and cook until fragrant, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add chicken to pan and cook about 5 minutes or until it loses its color.
  • Once chicken has lost its color, drain any excess liquid. Add the thai chilis and sauce. Increase heat to medium high and cook until sauce reduces to a glaze and coats chicken, about 3-5 more minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Add in basil and stir for another 30 seconds to one minute, or until basil is wilted.
  • Salt and Pepper to taste. Serve immediately over cooked rice and garnish with extra basil if desired!

Notes

Best Paired With:
  • DRINK: An off-dry white wine with fruity and floral notes - like the Fetzer Gewürztraminer
 
  • MUSIC: Something fun and upbeat, like our "Dancing in the Kitchen" Playlist