Spicy Basil Chicken | Thai Basil Chicken | Quick & Easy

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce offers a similar umami flavor with fewer calories.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar salty flavor profile.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while ground chicken is usually less expensive.

Thai bird chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños can provide heat, while red pepper flakes are often more accessible.

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

Add minced garlic and chopped Thai bird chilies; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced onion and bell pepper; stir-fry until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.

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

Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; mix well to combine.

Add basil leaves and stir-fry until wilted, about 1 minute.

Season with white pepper to taste; adjust flavors as needed.

Serve immediately over steamed rice with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens