Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry recipe – Tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant basil leaves are stir-fried to perfection, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped Thai chilies, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add thinly sliced chicken thighs to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
3. Toss in sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the wok.
5. Add fresh basil leaves to the stir-fry and toss everything together until the basil wilts and the ingredients are evenly coated in the sauce.
6. Remove from heat and serve the Fragrant Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry immediately over cooked rice. Enjoy this aromatic and flavorful dish inspired by the bustling street markets of Thailand!