Thai Basil Chicken

Thai Basil Chicken

from healthyfitnessmeals.com
20 min

This Thai Basil Chicken recipe serves up the most delicious and easy chicken! Honey, garlic, basil, chicken, and a host of other goodies!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless or skinless chicken breast
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 2 bell peppers (different colors)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2-3 green onions (thinly sliced, for serving)
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 red chili (seeded and sliced)
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl whisk, oyster sauce, honey, and soy sauce; set aside. Cut the chicken into small dice.

  2. 2

    Chop the pepper, red chili, and green onion. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet.

  3. 3

    Add basil leaves in a single layer, and fry undisturbed for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the skillet to a plate lined with a paper towel.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and heat again. Add peppers, garlic, and red chili, sauté until sizzling. Don't let it turn dark.

  5. 5

    Immediately add in the chicken cubes and salt; cook until nicely golden brown. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the prepared sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in the fried basil. Transfer the chicken to a serving bowl.

  7. 7

    Garnish with sliced green onion and top with sesame seeds.