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Flavorful Thai Basil Minced Chicken Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice

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A quick and easy Thai basil minced chicken stir fry served over fragrant jasmine rice, balancing savory, sweet, and spicy flavors for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) minced chicken (breast or thigh)
  • 1 cup (25g) fresh Thai basil leaves, roughly torn
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 1 cup (200g) jasmine rice
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (200g) jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Add rinsed rice to 1 1/4 cups (300ml) water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Turn off heat and let rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  4. While rice cooks, mince garlic, slice red chilies, slice green onions, and tear Thai basil leaves.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons (30ml) cooking oil over medium-high heat in a wok or large skillet until hot.
  6. Add minced garlic and sliced chilies; stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
  7. Add minced chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
  8. Lower heat to medium and add fish sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to coat chicken evenly.
  9. Remove from heat and immediately toss in torn Thai basil leaves to wilt gently.
  10. Serve stir fry hot over jasmine rice, garnished with sliced green onions and lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh Thai basil for best flavor; substitute sweet basil or fresh mint if unavailable. Adjust chili quantity to control heat. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check oyster sauce for gluten content. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Add basil off heat to preserve aroma. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently with a splash of water.

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Keywords: Thai basil chicken, minced chicken stir fry, jasmine rice, quick Thai recipe, easy stir fry, weeknight dinner, spicy chicken stir fry

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