Between healthy diets and endless stream of food trends, the countless variations of classics are at their peak. However, the very traditional, authentic recipes never lose their charm. Let’s talk about a classic that’s popular, delicious, and bring the ultimate winning combination of Asian sauces, basil and meat. Say hello to Thai basil chicken stir fry. A quick weeknight stir fry with budget friendly ground chicken, basil leaves and lip-smacking sauces. And it’s also a great way to sneak in some vegetables to your diet. Don’t like chicken? Swap it for tofu or veggies, or combine a mix of meat and plant based for extra flavor.
Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Stir fry sauce – It’s an amazingly delicious combination of Asian sauces like oyster sauce, fish sauce, and two types of soy sauce, light and dark. The sauce also requires a small amount of granulated or caster sugar. Chicken stir fry – Start with sauteing onions, garlic and bird’s eye chilies in a little oil. You can use any hot chilies in this recipe, but bird’s eye chilies bring in that authentic taste. After stir frying for about 2 minutes, cook ground or minced chicken. Then, you’ll need to stir fry chicken again alongside sauces and broth (stock). To finish off the dish, stir through a handful of chopped Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves. Serve – You can serve this with your favorite side, but the perfect accompaniments include steamed rice and fried egg.
More Ground (Minced) Meat Recipes:
Lamb keema Keema Samosa | Minced Meat Samosa Keema Pav | Indian Sloppy Joes
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