Thai Basil Chicken
A flavorful one-pan dish that blends chicken with aromatic Thai basil and savory sauces, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 Thai bird chilies, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies into the pan and sauté until fragrant.
- Introduce the sliced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Thai basil leaves and stir until they wilt.
- Dish up the Thai Basil Chicken over jasmine rice and serve hot.
Notes
Opt for chicken thighs for a richer flavor; adjust the number of chilies based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://ameliasweets.com/2026/08/07/thai-basil-chicken/