Easy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe with Jasmin Rice
Tender chicken sauteed with a light and flavorful sauce and tons of fresh Thai basil—a one-pot, easy recipe that's packed with so much flavor.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce or coco aminos
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 serrano chile seeded and minced (keep seeds for extra hot)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
- 3 cups fresh Thai or regular basil leaves
- Cooked jasmine rice optional for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl marinate the chicken with hoisin sauce and soy sauce for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, when hot add the oil, garlic, and chili and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Increase the heat to high, add the chicken, and cook, stirring until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the basil and cook until it just starts to wilt about 1 minute.
- Serve over jasmine or sticky rice.