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Thai Basil Chicken

Name: Thai Basil Chicken
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 400 g Boneless chicken leg; 15-20 Thai basil leaves; 1½ tbsp Dark soy sauce; 2-3 tbsp Oyster sauce; 1½ tbsp Castor sugar; ½ cup Chicken stock; 2 tbsp Oil; 1½ tbsp Chopped garlic; 1 tsp Chopped fresh red chillies; 3-4 Spring onion bulbs; to taste Salt; 1 tsp White sesame seeds; Fresh red chillies; Sticky rice

⏱ 20 min

An authentic Thai street food-inspired chicken dish featuring boneless chicken leg pieces cooked with fresh Thai basil, garlic, and a balanced mix of sauces that bring together heat, sweetness, and umami. Serve with steamed rice or soft noodles for an easy yet unforgettable meal.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

Thai Basil Chicken | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

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Ingredients

Boneless chicken legCut into 1-inch pieces400 g
Thai basil leaves15-20
Dark soy sauce1½ tbsp
Oyster sauce2-3 tbsp
Castor sugar1½ tbsp
Chicken stock½ cup
Oil2 tbsp
Chopped garlic1½ tbsp
Chopped fresh red chillies1 tsp
Spring onion bulbsSliced diagonally3-4
Saltto taste
White sesame seeds1 tsp
Fresh red chilliesDiagonally sliced, for garnish
Sticky riceFor serving

Steps

1
Combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, castor sugar, and chicken stock in a bowl and mix well.
2
Heat oil in a nonstick pan, add chopped garlic and sauté until golden brown, then add red chillies and mix.
3
Add chicken pieces and stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
4
Add spring onion bulbs, mix well, and sauté for 2 minutes more.
5
Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and salt, mix well, and cook for 6-8 minutes.
6
Add Thai basil leaves and white sesame seeds, and mix well.
7
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh red chillies, and serve hot with sticky rice.

Thai Basil Chicken

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