Thai Basil Chicken with Rice
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with ground chicken, Thai basil, and chilies, served over rice with a fried egg and cucumber slices.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 red chili peppers
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 sliced red chilies, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add 1 lb ground chicken and spread it out. Cook without stirring for 1 minute, then break it up and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 cup Thai basil leaves. Cook until basil wilts, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- 4
Serve the chicken over 2 cups cooked rice, topped with a fried egg and cucumber slices on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- wok or large skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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