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Thai Basil Chicken

Stir-fried chicken with Thai basil, garlic, and chilies in a savory-spicy sauce. Quick pan preparation yields tender meat coated in fragrant herb oil.

27
min
4
servings
322
kcal
41.5g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

1

Slice chicken breast into thin bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and slice red onion. Roughly chop fresh basil leaves and slice green onion.

2

In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice; set aside.

3

Heat coconut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

4

Add minced garlic and red chili paste; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5

Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink inside.

6

Add sliced red onion and continue stirring for 2 minutes until onion softens slightly.

7

Pour in the sauce and toss to coat evenly; cook for 1 minute more.

8

Remove from heat, fold in fresh basil leaves and sliced green onion.

9

Transfer to a serving plate and scatter sesame seeds on top if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories322 kcal
Protein41.5 g
Carbohydrate13.5 g
Fat12.6 g
Fibre3.8 g
Sodium719.7 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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