Thai Basil Chicken Bowl
Fragrant stir-fried chicken with fresh Thai basil, chilies, and a savory-sweet glaze over jasmine rice. Ready in 30 minutes with bold, restaurant-quality flavor.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook jasmine rice according to package directions if not already prepared.
Step 2
In a small bowl, stir together fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Add chicken and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until the bottom edges turn opaque.
Step 5
Stir and cook until chicken is cooked through with no pink inside, about 4 more minutes.
Step 6
Add minced garlic and sliced chilies, stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 7
Pour in the fish sauce mixture and stir to coat all chicken. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 8
Remove from heat and fold in fresh Thai basil until wilted, about 20 seconds.
Step 9
Divide cooked rice between two bowls and top with the chicken mixture.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- large skillet (12-inch preferred)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- measuring spoons
- knife and cutting board
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