AUTHENTIC THAI BASIL CHICKEN (VERY EASY AND FAST)

Authentic Thai Basil Chicken (Very Easy and Fast) image

This only takes about 25 minutes to make. Very easy and fabulous flavor! This is very popular in Thailand. They sell this on the streets as well as in the restaurants. You won't believe how incredible this recipe is. It is my husband's and my new favorite. Serve with white rice.

Provided by Nancy Gibson

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 24m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 large skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup oyster sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pinch white sugar
2 small chile peppers, sliced
⅓ cup water
½ cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir in chile peppers. Pour in water. Cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1625.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g