Pad Basil Chicken
A fragrant Thai stir-fry with tender chicken, fresh basil, and a savory-spicy sauce that comes together in minutes.
⏱ 20 minServes 2Thai
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •2-3 red chili peppers, sliced (or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- •1 cup fresh holy basil leaves (or Thai basil)
- •3 tablespoons soy sauce
- •1 tablespoon fish sauce
- •1 tablespoon brown sugar
- •1/2 cup chicken broth
- •1 onion, sliced
- •2 cloves garlic, whole
Directions
- 1Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 2Add minced garlic and sliced chili peppers, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3Add sliced chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4Add sliced onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened.
- 5Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- 6Add fresh basil leaves and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until basil is wilted.
- 7Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
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