Easy Thai Basil Chicken with or without Thai Basil
Don't let the lack of Thai basil deter you from making this dish. It works with regular Italian sweet basil too. It's quick, easy, and provides an alternative use for fresh basil besides tomato sauce.
1lbground chicken or chicken chopped into 1/4-1/2" diceor ground turkey
1tsp coconut oilor other healthful oil
1tsp shrimp paste
1tspgarlicminced
3eaThai bird chiles, minced with seedsor 1 serrano chile minced with seeds
1Tboyster sauce
1Tbsweet soy saucesub with regular soy sauce if unavailable
1cupbasil leavesThai basil or Italian basil
ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, chiles, and shrimp paste. Cook for 30 seconds to one minute, stirring so they don't burn.
Add chicken, oyster sauce, and sweet soy sauce. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes until chicken is almost completely cooked through.
Add basil leaves and black pepper. Stir until leaves are wilted about 1-2 minutes. Chicken should have no pink spots left and be completely cooked through.