Thai Basil Chicken
About this recipe
Thai Basil Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Thai cuisine to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This version, featuring ground chicken, is not only high in protein but also packed with aromatic ingredients like garlic, jalapeno, and fresh basil, making it a satisfying meal for busy weeknights.
Nicole from Allrecipes demonstrates how to make this dish effortlessly, using simple ingredients and techniques that ensure maximum flavor without the fuss. Whether you serve it wrapped in lettuce or over rice, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredient notes
- Ground chicken can be substituted with ground turkey or pork if desired.
- Fish sauce is optional but recommended for enhancing the flavor of the dish.
Tips from Allrecipes’s video
- Make sure to heat your skillet over high heat before adding the oil and chicken to achieve a nice browning effect.
- Stir the sauce into the chicken only after it has browned to allow the flavors to develop and the sauce to thicken properly.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What can I use instead of fish sauce?
- Fish sauce is optional but recommended; you can omit it if you prefer.
- How long does it take to prepare this dish?
- The total time to prepare and cook this dish is 30 minutes.
- What part of the green onions should I use for cooking?
- Use the white parts of the green onions for cooking and save the green tops for garnish.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Allrecipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Prepare the ingredients: mince the garlic, slice the jalapeno, and chop the green onions, separating the whites from the greens.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, soy sauce, chicken stock, oyster sauce, and fish sauce to create the sauce.
- 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat and add high heat oil.
- 4
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and almost cooked through.
- 5
Add the minced garlic, sliced jalapeno, and green onion whites to the skillet, along with a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
- 6
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and cook until it bubbles and thickens slightly.
- 7
Stir in the basil and remove from heat.
- 8
Serve the Thai Basil Chicken wrapped in lettuce or over rice, garnished with green onion tops and additional jalapenos.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of jalapeno is inferred based on typical usage in similar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Allrecipes’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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