Pad Basil Chicken

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

  1. 1Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. 2Add minced garlic and sliced chili peppers, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. 3Add sliced chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Add sliced onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened.
  5. 5Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  6. 6Add fresh basil leaves and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until basil is wilted.
  7. 7Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.

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