Description
Thai Basil Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic Thai basil, all enveloped in a savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is both easy to prepare and visually stunning. With a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Experience the joy of cooking as you whip up this crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by slicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the garlic, onions, bell pepper, and basil.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté garlic and onions for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the pan. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in bell pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Toss in Thai basil just before serving to infuse fresh flavor. Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg