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Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry

Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry: A Quick & Flavor-Packed Delight

Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry is a high-protein powerhouse dish, perfect for busy weeknights and elevates any meal with delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken A lean protein source
  • 2 teaspoons Cooking Oil Coconut oil recommended
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 pieces Bird's Eye Chili Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Optional but enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Signature saltiness of Thai cuisine
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Brings sweetness and savory notes
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional based on taste preferences
  • ½ cup Chicken Bone Broth Low-sodium varieties available
  • 1 cup Holy Basil Add at the end for optimal flavor
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Fragrant base, can substitute with brown rice
  • 1 large Egg Adds richness when fried atop
  • 1 cup Fresh Vegetables e.g., Broccoli, for enhanced nutrition

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • wok
  • saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the pan by adding cooking oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chilies for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Cook ground chicken for 4-5 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Stir in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and chicken bone broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add holy basil and stir until just wilted for 30 seconds.
  6. Prepare jasmine rice by rinsing and cooking with chicken bone broth for 20-22 minutes.
  7. Serve the stir fry over rice, topped with a sunny-side-up egg and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust spice levels to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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