You can make this authentically delicious, budget friendly, restaurant quality Thai Basil Chicken at home in 15 minutes! BONUS: it is less than 400 calories and you do not have to hunt down any unusual ingredients!
Cut the green part of the green onion into 2 inch pieces. Dice the white part of the onions into small pieces.
In a small mixing bowl, add the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar and water in a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
Cook
Over medium high heat, pour vegetable oil in a wok or pan.
Add garlic and chili peppers and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the white half of the green onions and chicken and cook for 2 minutes.
Add sauce and cook for 1 minute until the water reduces into a thicker sauce.
Toss through green part of green onions and basil leaves. Stir until just wilted, then serve immediately with rice.
Serve with Jasmine rice, top with fried egg and add a side of garlic green beans and enjoy!
Notes
Thai basil is normally sold in supermarkets. You can definitely find them in Asian grocery stores.
Soy Sauces: you can substitute the light and dark soy sauce with the ordinary all purpose soy sauce (like Kikkoman). The flavor and color will not be as intense but will still be delicious.
Serving: to make this dish even more authentic you can add slices of cucumber and tomatoes!