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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Rice

A fragrant and spicy Thai dish combining tender chicken, fresh basil, and savory sauces over jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced thinly
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Thai bird chilies sliced, adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves fresh
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably day-old
  • 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. The chicken should sizzle as it hits the pan, indicating the right temperature.
  • Add minced garlic and Thai bird chilies to the pan. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the chilies release their heat.
  • Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken evenly.
  • Add the cooked jasmine rice to the pan. Stir well to combine, ensuring each grain is coated with the sauce. The rice should separate easily and not clump together.
  • Turn off the heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves. The residual heat will wilt the leaves slightly, releasing their aromatic oils.
  • Serve the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Rice with lime wedges on the side. The lime's acidity will complement the dish's flavors and add a refreshing finish.