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30 Minute Thai Basil Chicken

30 Minute Thai Basil Chicken

The ultimate comfort food that brings Thai flavors to your table in just 30 minutes! This 30 Minute Thai Basil Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner packed with aromatic herbs and spices. Make it tonight for a deliciously satisfying meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp fish sauce to taste
  • 2 Tbsp coconut aminos or liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar or coconut aminos
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
  • 2 Thai chilis minced, optional
  • 1 cup basil leaves chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice for serving (1 cup dry)

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Stir together the chicken broth, fish sauce, and liquid aminos in a bowl until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and chopped chicken. Allow chicken to sit untouched for 2 to 3 minutes to brown. Stir in the Thai chilis and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and allow it to cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken has cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes. If desired, continue cooking 10 minutes to reduce sauce and make thicker.
  5. Stir in the basil leaves. Serve with steamed white rice.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Nutrition facts calculated on chicken only, not including rice.
  • Tip 2: For AIP, omit the chilis and use cauliflower rice instead of white rice.