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Thai-Basil-Chicken-Recipe

Thai Basil Chicken

Recipe Author: Margaret

This Thai Basil Chicken features ground chicken, fresh basil, and vibrant veggies in a quick stir-fry. It’s a delicious and healthy option for busy nights, delivering mouthwatering flavors in just 40 minutes!

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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Cook Time 25 minutes
  • Yield 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 serrano pepper , seeds removed and thinly sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 3 shallots , thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves , diced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ⅓ cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ⅔ cup fresh basil leaves


Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, granulated sugar, water, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add serrano chili, red bell pepper, shallots, and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add ground chicken and cook until done, breaking it into small pieces.
  4. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir constantly for about 2 minutes until it thickens.
  5. Add fresh basil and stir-fry until wilted. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

For additional heat, keep some seeds from the serrano pepper.
Serve with jasmine rice for an authentic touch.
Adjust the sugar according to taste for a balance of flavors.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 375
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 658mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 94mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.