Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice Extravaganza

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice Extravaganza elevates your weeknight dinners with vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine, featuring aromatic Thai basil and a perfect blend of sauces. Ideal for using leftover rice, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that your family will love. With its spicy kick and colorful veggies, this dish is versatile enough for lunch or dinner. Easily select this recipe from the easyChef Pro App, where you can access personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for the best prices. Organize your ingredients and follow our step-by-step guide to create this delicious meal today!

Overview

This Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fried Rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings the authentic taste of Thai cuisine to your kitchen. Utilizing Thai basil and a blend of sauces, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. It's a great way to use leftover rice and is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Fish, Shellfish, Peanuts

Cuisine

Thai

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) oyster sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fish sauce
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) white sugar
• 0.5 Cups peanut oil
• 6 Large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Serrano peppers, minced
• 1 Pound (lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Onion, sliced
• 4 Cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
• 2 Cups sweet Thai basil
• 1 Cucumber, sliced
• 0.5 Cups cilantro sprigs

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Heat peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat until the oil begins to smoke. Add garlic and Serrano peppers, stirring quickly.
4. Stir in chicken, bell pepper, onion, and the oyster sauce mixture; cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
5. Increase heat to high and stir in chilled rice; stir quickly until the sauce is well blended with the rice. Use the back of a spoon to break up any rice sticking together.
6. Remove the wok from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Garnish with sliced cucumber and cilantro if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fried Rice!