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Diced Chicken with Basil Recipe 🍗🌿
Description:
Diced Chicken with Basil, also known as Larb Kai Bai Horapa in Thai, is a delightful Thai dish perfect for lunch or snacks, especially when paired with steamed white rice. The vibrant flavors of fresh Thai basil elevate this dish, but you can also use sweet basil as an alternative. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a must-try for any lover of Thai cuisine!
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Keywords: Chicken Breast, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Thai, Asian, < 15 Mins, Stir Fry
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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500g | Boneless chicken breasts |
3 | Thai basil |
1-2 | Sweet basil |
1 | Thai red chilli |
2 tbsp | Thai fish sauce |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 414.9
- Fat: 29.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 106.7mg
- Sodium: 1032mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.1g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 35.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Start by removing the skin from the chicken breasts if they haven’t been already. Then, cut the meat into 1cm (1/2 inch) cubes.
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Heat Oil:
- Heat oil in a wok or saucepan over moderate to high heat.
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Stir Fry the Chicken:
- Add the diced chicken to the heated oil and stir fry for approximately 3 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
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Add Basil and Chilli:
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the Thai basil, sweet basil, and thinly sliced Thai red chilli to the wok. Continue to stir fry for another minute to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Season with Fish Sauce:
- Pour in the Thai fish sauce and stir well to coat the chicken and herbs evenly.
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Serve Immediately:
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, your Diced Chicken with Basil is ready to be served! Enjoy it hot with steamed white rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, opt for fresh Thai basil, but sweet basil can be used as a substitute if needed.
- Adjust the amount of Thai red chilli according to your desired level of spiciness.
- Be cautious with the amount of fish sauce added, as it can quickly overpower the dish if too much is used.
- Feel free to customize this dish by adding other vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for added texture and flavor.