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    Thai Basil Chicken: Fast, Easy, Flavorful, and Allergy-Friendly

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    By Alisa Fleming on April 26, 2018 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Entrees

    Many years ago, a friend wanted me to make Thai Basil Chicken for her party, so I altered an old recipe from my collection and whipped this up. It was a huge success!  This dish became a staple when I discovered a good store for good basil prices. It’s quick, easy, inexpensive, and nearly foolproof.

    I originally shared this favorite recipe over a decade ago, but have updated the post and added more options in the recipe for different dietary needs. For vegetables, we sometimes just serve this over cauliflower rice or add steamed broccoli or bok choy for equally fast sides.

    Thai Basil Chicken Recipe - A fast and easy, dairy-free, allergy-friendly meal for weeknights or gatherings

    Special Diet Notes: Thai Basil Chicken

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, optionally nut-free, optionally peanut-free, and optionally soy-free. Just be sure to choose the ingredient options that fit your needs and seek out a simple fish sauce without a bunch of additives.

    5.0 from 6 reviews
    Thai Basil Chicken
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    7 mins
    Total time
    17 mins
     
    This flavorful recipe comes together in minutes and is crowd pleaser!
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 3 to 4 servings
    Ingredients
    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
    • 2 tablespoon peanut oil or your cooking oil of choice
    • 1 to 2 Thai chili peppers (also called bird's eye), seeded and finely chopped, seeded*
    • 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 to 2 teaspoons)
    • 3 green onions, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce, wheat-free tamari (for gluten-free), or coconut aminos (for soy-free)
    • ¾ cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
    • Brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice, to serve
    • Handful crushed peanuts, for garnish (optional)
    Instructions
    1. Cut the chicken into small pieces.
    2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and peppers and stir fry for 1 minute.
    3. Add the chicken and stir fry until the meat is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
    4. Stir in the green onions, fish sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce and stir fry for 1 minute.
    5. Turn off the heat and stir in the basil.
    6. Serve over rice and garnish with peanuts, if desired.
    Notes
    *You can swap in jalapeno or serrano peppers, if you don't have Thai chili readily available. Or for less spicy, you can substitute crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    16 Comments

    1. Natalie Ellis on May 1, 2018 10:07 pm

      I love Thai basil, it’s so flavorful and fragrant that I’d love to add into most of my dishes ?
      This bowl of basil chicken might be lovely for my coming weekend!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 3, 2018 11:13 am

        This is perfect for you then Natalie! It’s so easy and versatile. We just add whatever veggies we have on hand!

        Reply
    2. Christine - Jar Of Lemons on May 1, 2018 1:26 pm

      This looks SO amazing! My family would really love this for dinner. Love that it only takes 17 minutes to make!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 3, 2018 11:15 am

        Yep, we’re all about fast and easy at dinner time 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on May 1, 2018 11:15 am

      Quick and easy! This would make a great meal option for a busy weekday.

      Reply
    4. Lorie on April 30, 2018 7:08 pm

      Thai basil everything for me. Can’t wait to make one of my fave dishes at home!

      Reply
    5. Emily Kyle on April 30, 2018 4:31 pm

      I love the addition of thai basil! I bet my husband would love this – pinning for later!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on April 30, 2018 5:11 pm

        Mine does and he’s not even a basil fan!

        Reply
    6. Kristina @ Love & Zest on April 30, 2018 11:57 am

      I love thia, basil, and chicken! This is the perfect dish for me to try out!

      Reply
    7. Laura on April 30, 2018 11:36 am

      I love anything with fresh basil! What a great summer meal!

      Reply
    8. Amanda on April 27, 2018 1:27 pm

      This sounds so delicious. My hubby is allergic to basil. Is there anything that would work as a substitute? This sounds too good to not try.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on April 30, 2018 9:50 am

        Oh wow, that’s the first basil allergy I’ve heard of! It’s possible that cilantro would work well, but I’m not a big cilantro fan myself. I would lean toward adding kaffir lime leaves or lemongrass (and removing them after cooking) and/or maybe parsley. Those would be my best guesses!

        Reply
    9. Kelly on April 26, 2018 3:51 pm

      This looks like something I could look forward to on a Friday night, or every Friday night. Love Thai flavors.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on April 30, 2018 9:46 am

        It’s totally a weekend meal!

        Reply
        • Natasha on February 12, 2022 6:13 pm

          This is one of our favorite meals! It’s so yummy! We just add less red pepper flakes for the kids. Thank you!

          Reply
          • Alisa Fleming on February 14, 2022 4:50 pm

            I’m glad you are enjoying it as much as we do Natasha!

            Reply

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