Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Enjoy bold flavors with this easy recipe for Spicy Thai Basil Chicken! Try it tonight for a quick dinner that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs (coarsely chopped)
- 4 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup cashews (chopped)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat canola oil in a large pan over medium heat; cook chopped chicken until no longer pink (5–7 minutes).
- Add onions, garlic, diced red pepper, and chilies; cook until softened.
- Pour in the sauce mixture; simmer until it thickens and caramelizes.
- Stir in Thai basil and cook for 30 seconds until wilted.
- Remove from heat; add cashews before serving over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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