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A bowl of Thai basil chicken served over white rice, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless, and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Thai chilies minced, use more or less depending on spice preference
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves thinly sliced
  • 2 cups steamed rice

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and white sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
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  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chopped chicken and stir-fry until it starts to brown, about 2-4 minutes. If there is excess liquid in the pan from the chicken, drain it.
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  • Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Add the sliced shallots, minced garlic, and minced Thai chilies. Stir-fry until they become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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  • Pour in the sauce mixture. Stir continuously over high heat until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken, about 1-2 minutes.
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  • Stir in the Thai basil leaves and cook until wilted, about 20-30 seconds.
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  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 28g (56%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 718mg (31%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 4g (4%)

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