This Spicy Thai Basil Chicken and Veggies recipe is bursting with flavors and aromas. It combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a bold Thai basil sauce for a satisfying and spicy dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Serve it over jasmine rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Cooked jasmine rice or noodles, for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and stir fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken strips and cook until they are no longer pink and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the other side. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Add the snap peas and Thai basil leaves to the skillet and stir fry for another minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Remove from heat and serve the spicy Thai basil chicken and veggies over jasmine rice or noodles.
Interesting Facts
Thai basil has a distinct flavor, with hints of anise and mint, which adds a unique taste to this dish.
You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of sriracha sauce in the recipe.
This dish is a versatile recipe that can be made with different combinations of vegetables based on personal preferences.