This Thai Ground Chicken Basil recipe is a quick and delicious stir-fry dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand to your plate. Made with ground chicken, fresh basil, and an aromatic blend of garlic, chilies, and soy sauce, this dish is bursting with fragrant and savory goodness. It can be served with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying and flavorful meal. With a preparing time of just 30 minutes, you can enjoy an authentic Thai meal right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Steamed rice or noodles, for serving
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced red chilies to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken and stir to evenly coat.
- Add the fresh basil leaves to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the basil wilts.
- Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Thai Ground Chicken Basil over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
