Description
Spicy Thai basil chicken dances with bold, aromatic flavors from Bangkok street kitchens. Fragrant garlic, fiery chilies, and fresh basil create a quick, irresistible meal that transports diners straight to Thailand’s bustling culinary landscape.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1–2 jalapenos or serrano chili peppers
- ½ sweet onion
- 1 small bell pepper
Herbs and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Craft the flavor base by whisking together sauce components in a compact vessel, allowing the mixture to rest and meld while preparing other elements.
- Elevate a wok or expansive cast iron skillet over medium-high thermal intensity, allowing the cooking surface to reach optimal temperature.
- Introduce ground beef into the searing hot environment, strategically positioning the protein to develop a robust caramelized exterior. Execute a precise turning technique to ensure uniform browning, then methodically fragment the meat into delicate morsels.
- Evacuate any accumulated lipids from the protein, maintaining a pristine cooking surface for subsequent ingredients.
- Incorporate aromatic companions – crisp onions, vibrant bell peppers, fiery chilies, and pungent garlic – creating a dynamic flavor landscape through rapid and continuous agitation.
- Reintegrate the previously prepared sauce, allowing it to cascade over the developing culinary composition. Continue vigorous stirring to ensure comprehensive flavor distribution and precise ingredient integration.
- Introduce verdant Thai basil leaves, gently folding them into the robust mixture until the beef achieves complete doneness and vegetable elements reach desired textural tenderness.
- Transfer the fragrant creation atop steamed jasmine rice, presenting an optional garnish of additional chili condiment, fresh pepper slices, or a zesty lime wedge to elevate the sensory experience.
Notes
- Master this spicy Thai street food classic with simple techniques and bold flavors.
- Quick-cooking method ensures tender beef and vibrant vegetable textures.
- Combining fresh basil with savory sauce creates an explosion of authentic Thai taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg