EASY! Sweet Basil Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound Chicken Breast (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 0.5 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (loosely packed, roughly torn)
• 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup Yellow Onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Celery Stalk (diagonal slices)
• 0.5 cup Green Onion (white and green parts, sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (high‑smoke‑point oil such as canola or peanut)

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients

   Slice the chicken breast into bite‑size pieces. Thinly slice the yellow onion, celery, and green onion. Mince the garlic. Roughly tear the basil leaves.

   Time: PT10M

2. Marinate the Chicken

   In a mixing bowl combine chicken pieces, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

3. Heat the Wok

   Place the wok over high heat, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and let it heat until shimmering (about 2 minutes).

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

4. Stir‑Fry the Chicken

   Add the marinated chicken to the wok in a single layer. Stir‑fry for 4 minutes, or until the chicken is about 75% cooked through and lightly browned.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: high heat

5. Add Aromatics

   Add the sliced yellow onion, celery, green onion, and minced garlic. Stir‑fry for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

6. Season the Dish

   Pour in an additional 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sugar if you prefer a slightly sweeter glaze. Stir to coat everything evenly.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high heat

7. Finish with Basil

   Turn off the heat and immediately toss in the fresh basil leaves. Stir quickly until the basil wilts – this takes about 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

8. Serve

   Serve the spicy basil chicken over steamed jasmine rice. Garnish with extra sliced green onion if desired.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

2 g