Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice

Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice is one of those quick and flavorful meals that tastes just like your favorite takeout, but is surprisingly easy to make at home. Tender chicken, fragrant Thai basil, garlic, and perfectly seasoned rice come together to create a dish that's packed with authentic Thai flavors- a fast weeknight dinner that's every bit as delicious as what you'd find in a Thai restaurant!

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Why will you love this dish?

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• Authentic Thai flavors: Fragrant Thai basil is the star of this recipe, adding its distinctive peppery, slightly sweet aroma that pairs perfectly with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and savory sauces.
• Quick and easy to make: This recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Most of the prep involves chopping vegetables, and using frozen pre-cut veggies can save even more time.
• Perfect for leftover rice: Day-old or chilled rice is ideal for fried rice because it stays separate and absorbs the sauces without becoming mushy, giving you the perfect restaurant-style texture.
• Easy to customize: Swap the chicken for tofu or your favorite vegetables to make it vegetarian. While fish sauce and oyster sauce add authentic Thai flavor, you can omit them if you prefer.
• A complete meal in one pan: Protein, vegetables, and rice are all cooked together, making this a satisfying, well-balanced meal with minimal cleanup.
• Great for meal prep: Leftovers reheat beautifully, making this fried rice perfect for lunchboxes, meal prep, or packing for picnics.
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Ingredients you will need

• Boneless chicken
• Veggies like red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrots, beans, snow peas, ginger, garlic, shallots, Thai serrano chilies, spring onions, basil leaves, coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• Sauces: soy sauce, fish sauce (optional), oyster sauce (optional), Thai curry paste (optional), red chilli flakes
• Leftover chilled rice.

How to make Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice?

Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the shallots, garlic, ginger, Thai chilies, and crushed red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add the chicken and cook over high heat until lightly browned.

Push the chicken to one side of the pan and scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix them into the chicken. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce (if using), along with the curry paste, and cook for another minute.

Add the bell peppers, carrots, green beans, snow peas, and spring onions. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Mix in the chopped Thai basil and cilantro.

Finally, add the chilled or leftover rice and toss everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the sauce and heated through. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with sliced spring onions, fresh Thai basil leaves, and cucumber slices on the side.

If you liked this recipe, you may also like Thai Shrimp Basil Fried Rice. Pair it with Thai red curry chicken or green Thai curry chicken for a relishing meal.

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