Description
Sizzling Thai Chicken Basil Delight whisks you into a flavor-packed culinary journey through Bangkok’s street food scene. Fragrant herbs, spicy chilies, and tender ground chicken dance together, delivering an authentic taste of Southeast Asian comfort that will satisfy your deepest cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
- 2 fried eggs (optional, for serving)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 Thai chilies, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh holy basil leaves
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Ignite a wok or expansive skillet over medium-high heat, introducing vegetable oil to create a sizzling foundation.
- Tumble minced garlic and fiery Thai chilies into the heated surface, agitating swiftly for approximately 30 seconds until an aromatic essence emerges.
- Cascade ground chicken into the pan, methodically fragmenting the protein with a spatula, allowing it to transform into a golden-brown landscape within 5 minutes.
- Introduce a symphony of umami-rich condiments – oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce – along with a touch of sweetness from sugar, coating the chicken in a glistening glaze.
- Pour in liquid essence of water or chicken broth, permitting the mixture to gently simmer and meld flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Extinguish the flame and fold vibrant holy basil leaves into the hot mixture, watching them wilt and release their distinctive herbaceous fragrance.
- Present the aromatic stir-fry atop a bed of pillowy jasmine rice, with an optional crisp-edged fried egg crowning the dish.
- Elevate the experience with additional chili heat or a zesty lime squeeze, savoring the dish while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap holy basil with Thai sweet basil if traditional holy basil is unavailable, maintaining authentic flavor profile.
- Choose lean ground chicken for healthier version, ensuring meat is not too dry by adding extra broth during cooking.
- Quick-cooking technique requires high heat and constant stirring to prevent burning and achieve perfect caramelization.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting number of Thai chilies or using milder alternatives like jalapeños for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg