Authentic Thai Basil Chicken (Very Easy and Fast)

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

This very easy recipe for authentic Thai chicken with fresh basil only takes about 25 minutes to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner for 2.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 large skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup oyster sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pinch white sugar
2 small chile peppers, sliced
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

1 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir in chile peppers. Pour in water. Cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil just before serving.