Basil Chicken
Aromatic herb-infused chicken with garlic and Thai flavors
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the sauceIn a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
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Cook the aromaticsHeat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
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Add the chickenAdd the chicken pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they begin to brown and are almost cooked through.
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Add vegetablesAdd the sliced onions and bell peppers to the wok, continuing to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still maintain some crispness.
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Pour in the saucePour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly and allow it to simmer for about 1 minute. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
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Add the basilTurn off the heat and add the fresh basil leaves, stirring quickly to wilt them in the residual heat. The basil should be bright green and just wilted, not overcooked.
Nutritional Information
320
Calories
per serving
28
Protein
g per serving
12
Carbohydrates
g per serving
18
Total Fat
g per serving
4
Saturated Fat
g per serving
2
Fiber
g per serving
5
Sugar
g per serving
820
Sodium
mg per serving
45
Vitamin C
mg per serving
2.5
Iron
mg per serving
Basil Chicken is Also Known As
Thai Basil Chicken, Pad Kra Pao Gai, Stir-Fried Chicken with Holy Basil or Gai Pad Krapow
