Thai Basil Chicken
Spice up your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Thai Basil Chicken recipe, featuring aromatic herbs and tender chicken.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or other neutral-tasting oil, such as avocado
- 2 shallots thinly sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 Thai chili peppers deseeded and minced (adjust to spice preference)
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Thai basil leaves loosely packed
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients. Start by gathering all your ingredients. Thinly slice the shallots, mince the garlic, and chop the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. If you like it spicy, deseed and mince the Thai chili peppers.
- Step 2: Heat the Oil. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Allow the oil to get hot but not smoking.
- Step 3: Sauté Aromatics. Add the sliced shallots to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Then add the minced garlic and Thai chili peppers, stirring for another minute.
- Step 4: Cook the Chicken. Add the diced chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
- Step 5: Add Sauces and Seasoning. Once the chicken is cooked, pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and granulated sugar. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Step 6: Finish with Thai Basil. Add the Thai basil leaves to the skillet, stir, and allow the heat to wilt the basil slightly.
- Step 7: Serve and Enjoy! Once everything is well combined, serve the Thai Basil Chicken over jasmine rice or enjoy it by itself.
Notes
Use fresh Thai basil for the best flavor. Adjust the amount of Thai chilies to control the heat. This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated.