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Thai basil chicken on a plate with steamed rice
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Thai Basil Chicken
recipe: A Classic Thai Dish With Bold Flavours

28 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
The Thai basil chicken recipe brings the vibrant flavours of Thai street food straight to your home kitchen. You can make this dish in just one pan, with simple ingredients and hardly any prep, making it perfect for busy days. Every bite is spicy, savoury, and slightly sweet, with a depth of flavour that feels like it came from your favourite takeaway spot. Among popular Thai recipes, this one is loved for being easy to cook and still tasting just like a restaurant-style dish. You begin by heating oil and letting garlic and chillies sizzle until fragrant. Add onions for a bit of sweetness, followed by the ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks. Once the chicken is nicely browned, add the sauces and stir everything together until it looks rich and glossy. Finally, toss in the basil leaves and give it a quick mix until they soften. In just a few minutes, you have a dish that’s full of flavour and ready to serve. This dish is often enjoyed as a simple meal with steamed rice and sometimes a fried egg on top. Like many Thai recipes, this dish is all about simple cooking and bold flavours, making it a great option when you want something quick, delicious, and easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
500 gChicken (ground)
2 tablespoonsOil
2 tablespoonsGarlic (minced)
2 to 3Thai red chillies (thinly sliced)
½ cupOnions (finely chopped)
2 tablespoonsDark soy sauce
1 tablespoonFish sauce
3 tablespoonsOyster sauce
1 teaspoonSugar (optional)
1 cupThai basil or holy basil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Heat the Oil and Fry Aromatics

Heat oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil becomes hot, add the minced garlic and sliced chillies. Stir continuously so the garlic does not burn. Cook them until fragrant.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Heat the Oil and Fry Aromatics
3 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Sauté the Onions
4 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
7 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add Sauces and Seasoning
2 Minutes

FAQs

This dish is savoury with a mild heat and deep umami flavour from the sauces. The basil adds a fresh, slightly peppery note that makes it very fragrant.

 

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