Description
A flavorful dish combining tender chicken, aromatic Thai basil, and colorful vegetables, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (mix of regular and dark)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1–2 chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauces and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced peppers and onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Stir in oyster sauce and chopped Thai basil, mix well to coat.
- Cook for an additional minute, adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu. Adjust the spice level by using more or fewer chili peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Thai, basil, chicken, stir-fry, quick meal, family-friendly