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Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

Thai Basil chicken is loaded with veggies, chicken, and encompasses all the delicate flavors that we all love in Thai food. The best part, this incredibly delicious and flavorful recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and is way better than takeout!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

THAI BASIL CHICKEN

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 1½ lb Chicken
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper
  • 1 cup Green beans sliced
  • 1 medium Onions
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
  • - - Handful of Thai Chilies
  • 1 cup Basil leaves

FOR THE SAUCE

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Instructions

  • Thoroughly clean and rinse the raw chicken. Set it aside. 
  • Combine vegetarian oyster sauce, tamari, vegan fish sauce, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside. 
  • Heat oil in a skillet. Add the chicken. 
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to brown and no longer pink. Use a spoon to move around the chicken so that it’s evenly cooked. 
  • Once done, remove the chicken from heat and set aside. 
  • Heat sesame oil in the same skillet. Add green beans to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring them occasionally. 
  • Once the green beans are fork-tender, add bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Mix to combine.
  • Stir in onions. 
  • Cook for additional 3-4 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Move the chicken and veggies to the side of the skillet. 
  • Stir in the sauce mixture. Mix everything together.
  • Drain the excess liquid. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. 
  • Remove the skillet from heat. Add chopped green onions and Thai Basil leaves. 
  • Give it a toss. Transfer Thai basil chicken to a bowl and serve hot. 

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Notes

 
Cooking tips to make the best Thai Basil Chicken Recipe
 
This Thai basil chicken can be completely customized to your taste. 
 
» If you prefer meatless, substitute any kind of plant-based protein for chicken. Tofu tastes equally good.
 
» Holy Thai basil can be found at any Thai grocery store in their produce section. If you can't find Holy Thai basil, regular basil is a good substitute.
 
» Do not overcook the vegetables because they will become mushy and look unappealing. 
 
» Can't find Thai peppers - you can use 3/4 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce or 1/2 teaspoon of Thai red chili paste instead. 
 
» When cooked, Thai basil will wilt and turn darker in color. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1925mg | Potassium: 1118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1438IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg