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    Home » Special Diets » Nut-Free » Basil Chicken Stir Fry

    Basil Chicken Stir Fry

    Published: March 7, 2020 · Jill Baird · 2 Comments

    Thai Basil Chicken Stir fry

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    This Basil Chicken Stir Fry {Pad Krapow} is the most popular Thai food takeout and now you can make it at home.  It's very quick and easy,  inexpensive,  and tastes just as good as your favorite takeout.  You can get all the ingredients at your regular grocery store.  Serve it up on jasmine rice, noodles, or eat it right out of the pan.  Yes, this Thai dish is THAT good. 

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    • Basil Chicken Stir Fry Video Tutorial
    • Easy Thai Basil Chicken 
    • Easy Thai Food--Better Than Takeout
    • Ingredients in Basil Chicken Stir Fry
    • Basil Chicken Stir Fry {Easy Thai Food}

    Basil Chicken Stir Fry Video Tutorial

    Easy Thai Basil Chicken 

    Basil Thai chicken is the holy grail of Thai food.  We've made this recipe two times at our house this week, and my kids have loved the recipe.  It's loaded with tender chunks of chicken, loads of onions and peppers, and has tons of robust basil flavor everyone loves.   

    There's no need to hunt down an Asian market when finding Thai ingredients for this stir fry.  You can find everything you need in a regular grocery store.  

    And if you love love thai food like i do, be sure to try our Chicken Lettuce Wraps our Marinade for Thai Chicken, and Thai Chicken Salad too.  

    thai chicken stir fry on rice

    Easy Thai Food--Better Than Takeout

    This is one of the easiest meals I've made all week.  Start to finish, 30 minutes!  I mean, you really can't beat that.  When you get your rice made, you can have this amazing chicken recipe whipped up.   

    If you're looking for some other easy chicken recipes,  be sure to check out these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Easy Crockpot Ranch Chicken, it's so quick and versatile.  This Southwest Chicken is so easy and is a favorite too. This Cilantro Lime Chicken is always a winner and has the most amazing sauce on it. 

    thai basil stir fry in a white bowl

    Ingredients in Basil Chicken Stir Fry

    • Chicken-I like to use chicken breast for this recipe but you can use chicken thigs or ground chicken if you want.  They all work great. 
    • Onion- Red onion works great for this recipe
    • Red Pepper- this is our favorite to use in this stir fry but any bell peppers will do.  
    • Garlic- minced garlic.  You can use the garlic in a jar or mince your own.
    • Soy Sauce-- Use your favorite kind.
    • Brown Sugar- light brown sugar works great.  
    • Basil Leaves- Thai basil is the gold standard for this recipe.  Sometimes the grocery store doesn't have that kind and the Italian basil will work fine in this recipe. 
    • Cornstarch- You can add a Tablespoon of Cornstarch and a Tablespoon of cold water together (mix together before adding) at the end to make the sauce a little thicker.  

    If you'd like to add some heat to this recipe.  You can use some Thai chilies or a dash of serrano pepper.  

    Is Thai Basil the same as regular basil?

    When I think of “Regular” basil, I think of the common sweet basil that has a sweet, “Italian dish” flavor. ... Thai basil has a distinctly different flavor that is more like Holy basil (but better tasting). It is sweet flavored but has a hint of licorice taste to it. It also has a more compact growth habit.

    Can I substitute Thai basil for basil?

    In a pinch, you can substitute sweet basil for Thai basil. 

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    Basil Chicken Stir Fry {Easy Thai Food}

    This Basil Chicken Stir Fry {Pad Krapow} is the most popular Thai food takeout and now you can make it at home.  It's very quick and easy,  inexpensive,  and tastes just as good as your favorite takeout.  You can get all the ingredients at your regular grocery store.  Serve it up on jasmine rice, noodles, or eat it right out of the pan.  Yes, this Thai dish is THAT good. 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 440kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1.5-2 lbs Chicken
    • 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
    • 1 med Red Onion
    • 1 med Red Pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons Garlic Minced
    • ½ cup Soy Sauce
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • 15-20 large Basil Leaves or about a cup of chopped basil leaves
    • 2 cups Rice to serve with stir fry

    Instructions

    • Make rice according to instructions
    • Chop up the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Cut onions and peppers into bite-sized chunks also. Coarsely chop the basil leaves.
    • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet or wok, over high heat.
    • Add the avocado oil and chicken. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is almost done. (it should be golden on the outside and the juices run clear on the inside)
    • Stir in the onions, peppers, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Then, pour in the soy sauce and brown sugar. Continue to cook until the sauce begins to glaze onto the meat, about 1-2 more minutes.
    • Stir in the Thai basil leaves and cook until the chicken is completely cooked through, the basil is wilted, and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Serve warm with rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1125mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

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    This Basil Chicken Stir Fry {Pad Krapow} is the most popular Thai food takeout and now you can make it at home.  It's very quick and easy,  inexpensive,  and tastes just as good as your favorite takeout.  You can get all the ingredients at your regular grocery store.  Serve it up on jasmine rice, noodles, or eat it right out of the pan.  Yes, this Thai dish is THAT good.  

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