Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice
Spice up your midweek dinner with this Thai basil chicken stir-fry, a quick and flavorful dish inspired by the classic Pad Krapow Gai. This vibrant meal features finely chopped chicken stir-fried with garlic, Thai chilies, and crisp green beans in a savory sauce. Fragrant Thai basil leaves are added at the end for a signature peppery punch. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a satisfying and balanced meal.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
1 lb ground chicken (or finely chopped chicken breast/thigh)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
2–3 Thai red chilies, finely sliced (adjust to taste)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves (or substitute with Italian basil if needed)
Stir-Fry Sauce:
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
Juice of 1/2 lime
For Serving:
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (from 1 cup uncooked)
Lime wedges, optional
Extra Thai basil or chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1
🍚 Cook the Rice: Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
2
🔥 Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
3
🥢 Stir-Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
4
Add garlic and Thai chilies; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes until browned.
5
🌿 Add the Veggies and Sauce: Stir in green beans and cook 2–3 minutes.
Pour in the sauce and stir to coat everything evenly.
6
🌱 Finish with Basil: Turn off the heat and stir in Thai basil until wilted.
7
🍽 Serve: Spoon over bowls of jasmine rice. Garnish with extra basil or cilantro and lime wedges.
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