CHICKEN WITH THAI BASIL

To the streets of Thailand we go with this quick and easy to make recipe for Chicken with Thai Basil. This fragrant herb has a unique depth of flavour that transports you straight to the bustling markets of Bangkok!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Ingredients

1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs thinly sliced
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
4 Cloves Garlic minced
2 Shallots thinly sliced
2 Thai Bird's Eye Chilies thinly sliced, seeds removed if preferred (adjust to taste)
1 cup Fresh Thai Basil Leaves
¼ cup Chicken Broth
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
1 tbsp Fish Sauce
1 tsp Sugar
White or Brown Rice* for serving

Instructions

Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced shallots, and Thai chilies. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced chicken thighs to the pan and stir-fry until they are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and chicken broth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the pan and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the fresh Thai basil leaves to the pan and stir until they are wilted, about 1 minute. Serve with hot rice and enjoy!

Notes

Easily make your rice in the Instant Pot! Check out the white rice recipe and instructions and the brown rice recipe and instructions.

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