How to Make Thai Basil Chicken Recipe at Home
Sure thing! Here’s a more casual and conversational version of the Thai Basil Chicken recipe:
Ingredients:
- One pound of chicken pulverized
- Two tablespoons of vegetable oil
- four minced garlic cloves
- Two to three coarsely chopped Thai bird chilies (modify according to desired level of heat)
- One bell pepper cut thinly
- One onion, diced thinly as well
- One cup of freshly picked basil leaves (only take a few)
- a pair of teaspoons of soy sauce
- One spoonful of oyster sauce
- A solitary spoonful of fish sauce
- One tsp sugar
- half a cup of water or chicken broth
- To serve, steam rice (since without rice, what would be Thai food?)
Instructions:
- Get Everything Ready: Chop up the garlic, and those Thai bird chilies (watch out for the spice!), and slice the bell pepper and onion. And don’t forget to pick those basil leaves.
- Let’s Get Cooking: Heat up a bit of vegetable oil in a big pan. Throw in the minced garlic and those chopped chilies. Let them sizzle for about 30 seconds – your kitchen should start smelling amazing.
- Chicken Time: Toss in the ground chicken. Break it up with your spatula and cook until it’s not pink anymore.
- Veggies in the Mix: Add the sliced bell pepper and onion. Cook until they are quite tender. Your kitchen is turning into a flavor paradise.
- Sauce It Up: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a bit of sugar in a bowl. Pour that magic mix into the pan. Stir everything so that the flavors get cozy.
- Green Goodness: Toss in those fresh basil leaves. They’ll wilt and infuse their awesomeness into the dish.
- Liquid Love: Pour in some chicken broth or water to create a bit of sauciness. Allow everything to gently cook for a few minutes.
- Taste the Magic: Take a taste and see if it needs a little more soy sauce, fish sauce, or sugar. To suit your tastes, modify it.
- Serve It Up: Dish it out over a plate of steamed rice. Boom, you’ve just made your own Thai Basil Chicken!
Enjoy your meal! Play around with the recipe – toss in some extra veggies or spice it up even more if you’re feeling adventurous.