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20 Minute Thai Basil Chicken Recipe – Quick & Flavorful

20 Minute Thai Basil Chicken

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If you’re craving a quick and delicious meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine to your table, look no further than this 20 Minute Thai Basil Chicken Recipe. This easy stir-fry combines ground chicken with aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a hint of spice for a satisfying dish that can be ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is not only flavorful but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it over fluffy rice or in lettuce wraps for a delightful dinner the whole family will love.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup brown onion or shallot, diced
  • 8 oz ground chicken
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Thai basil or regular basil
  • 1 medium red chili, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium green chili, mild heat, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce or Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • Avocado oil for cooking
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 fried eggs
  • Prawn crackers for extra crunch
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by dicing onions, chopping garlic, and slicing chilies.
  2. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).
  3. Heat avocado oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Stir-fry diced onions until translucent, then add garlic and chilies for an additional minute.
  5. Add ground chicken, cooking until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
  6. Incorporate light and dark soy sauces, maple syrup or honey, and garlic chili sauce; stir well.
  7. Mix in fresh basil until wilted; remove from heat.
  8. Serve over rice topped with fried eggs and garnish with green onions.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg