Stir Fry Thai Basil Chicken Thighs
This recipe for Thai basil chicken is bound to be a crowd-pleaser! It is simple to make and is packed full of flavor.
The Thai basil sauce is what brings this chicken dish to the next level. The Thai basil sauce is created by incorporating all of the Thai food staples like fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. All you need is 25 minutes and a few ingredients and dinner is ready.
Recipe for thai basil chicken
Where can you find Thai basil?
You will likely find Thai basil and your local Asian food market.
Can I use a different type of basil?
Sweet basil, what you would find in most Italian dishes, will work too! But Thai basil does have a different peppery almost anise-like flavor.
Can I make this dish spicy?
Yes, of course this is Thai food we are talking about! You can add a TBSP or two of minced Thai chillies to your prefered spice level.
What does Thai basil chicken taste like?
Thai basil has a peppery almost anise-like flavor compared to Italian sweet basil.
Can you freeze thai basil chicken?
Yes, the dish can be kept in the freezer for up to 4 months.
What would you serve with the Thai Basil Chicken Thighs?
This dish goes great with rice or a pad thai noodle. We love bok choy and added that to our dish as well. Many other vegetables would go well with this dish like bean sprouts, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, or Chinese cabbage.
Did you know that Thai basil is actually really easy to grow?
This is a picture from our garden in Florida. I will warn you! This plant likes to spread. We find new plants growing around that yard all of the time! Not a bad problem to have if you love Thai Basil as much as we do.
