Description
A bold and aromatic Thai-inspired rice bowl with juicy stir-fried chicken, fresh basil, and a perfectly balanced savory sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar until well combined.
- Add vegetable oil to the hot pan.
- Add garlic and chilies, sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken and cook while breaking it apart until fully cooked.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and stir until the chicken is coated and glossy.
- Add fresh basil leaves and stir gently until wilted.
- Serve over warm jasmine rice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use high heat for better texture and flavor.
- Add basil at the end to keep it fresh and aromatic.
- Adjust chili amount based on spice preference.
- Great with a fried egg on top for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: thai basil chicken rice bowl, thai chicken stir fry, basil chicken, easy rice bowl, quick thai recipe