Thai Basil Chicken Skillet

Name: Thai Basil Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pound ground chicken; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 1 red bell pepper (large, thinly sliced); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); 1 cup fresh basil (chopped); 2 cup jasmine rice (uncooked); 4 cup water

A quick and flavorful skillet meal featuring tender ground chicken stir-fried with fresh basil, bell peppers, and a savory-spicy sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Thai
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.33/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound ground chicken
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 red bell pepper (large, thinly sliced)
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
2 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
4 cup water

Instructions

Cook the jasmine rice: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of uncooked jasmine rice with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Prepare the chicken: While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds of ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Sauté aromatics and vegetables: Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, and 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the bell pepper starts to soften.
Add sauce ingredients: Stir in 1/2 cup of chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves. Serve the Thai Basil Chicken Skillet immediately over the steamed jasmine rice.

Notes

Adjust red pepper flakes to your family's preferred spice level. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 485
Protein: 37.2 g
Carbohydrates: 48.1 g
Fat: 15.3 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg