Beautifully Fragrant & Spicy Thai Chicken Stir-fry

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in fat, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweetness without shellfish.

Thai basil leaves

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil is more accessible and offers a similar flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sliced red chili, sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced chicken breast, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in sliced onion, bell pepper, carrot, and green beans; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; stir to combine.

Remove from heat and fold in Thai basil leaves and lime juice until wilted.

Serve hot over cooked rice.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens