Easy Thai Basil Chicken
This easy, Thai basil chicken is healthy, slightly spicy, and served with fresh limes for an authentic meal in just 30 minutes. All you will need is a few staple pantry ingredients and some fresh basil to make this vibrant dish. Makes 6 servings.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (or tenders), thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce or gluten free oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic about 8 garlic cloves
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 - 3 cups fresh Thai basil leaves
- Lime wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together sliced chicken, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar until evenly coated. Allow chicken to marinate while preparing the rest of the meal.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and sauce and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add basil leaves and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until basil leaves have wilted, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 696mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg