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Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry

Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry: Quick & Healthy Comfort Food

Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and healthy meal loaded with flavor and high protein.
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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 can substitute with turkey or lean beef
  • 2 teaspoons Cooking Oil vegetable or sesame oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2-3 units Bird's Eye Chili finely chopped, adjust based on spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce or extra light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce can be omitted or replaced with soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce or mushroom/hoisin sauce for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar optional
  • ½ cup Chicken Bone Broth or regular chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Basil fresh, regular or holy basil
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or quinoa/brown rice
  • 1 large Eggs optional, can omit for vegan
  • to taste Broccoli or Other Fresh Vegetables use seasonal or what you have on hand

Equipment

  • large pan
  • wok
  • Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2-3 finely chopped bird's eye chilies. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
  3. Incorporate 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Pour in ½ cup of chicken bone broth and stir. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup of fresh basil leaves to the pan, stirring until they begin to wilt, about 1 minute.
  5. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water. Combine with 1½ cups of chicken bone broth in a pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-22 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  6. Serve jasmine rice topped with the Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry and a fried egg if desired. Add any fresh vegetables for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels to your preference.

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