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Thai Basil Chicken

Thai basil chicken is spicy, sweet and salty and oh so easy! The quick and tasty meal is a perfect dish for weekday evenings!




Ingredients :

  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (cut into a 1/2 inch dice)
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 Thai chile or serrano pepper, minced
  • 1 tsp green chile paste
  • 1/3 cup sherry
  • 3 Tbsp Asian fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups Holy basil (Thai basil or Italian basil can be substituted)
  • *Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions :

  • Heat the oil in a wok over high heat.
  • Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Toss the chicken with cornstarch to coat and add to wok. Cook for about 5 minutes until almost cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • Add chile, chile paste, sherry, fish sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock and cook an additional 3 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Stir in the basil. Serve immedidately over jasmine rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Thai Basil Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288                           Calories from Fat 81
                                                    % Daily Value*
Fat 9g                                                    14%
Saturated Fat 2g                                  13%
Cholesterol 145mg                               48%
Sodium 1433mg                                    62%
Potassium 532mg                                 15%
Carbohydrates 14g                                5%
Fiber 1g                                                  4%
Sugar 4g                                                 4%
Protein 33g                                           66%
Vitamin A 353IU                                   7%
Vitamin C 4mg                                      5%
Calcium 38mg                                       4%
Iron 2mg                                               11%