20-Minute Thai Basil Stir Fry

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thai basil stir fry in a white bowl.
thai basil stir fry in a white bowl.

20-Minute Thai Basil Stir Fry

Let's get cooking with this super easy 20-minute thai basil stir fry! This recipe features three vegetables from our hydroponic spotlight including basil, green onions and bok choy!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs or chicken breast
  • 2 cups Vegetables I used peppers, mushrooms and bok choy
  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 5 green Onions
  • 2 Thai Chilies
  • 1/2 cup Basil Thai or Italian
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp Osyter Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Chili Sauce

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Large Pan
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Begin by slicing your green onions, thai chilies and mincing your garlic and setting aside.
  2. Next, chop up your veggies and chicken and add to seperate bowls.
  3. Lastly, mix all your sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  4. Add 2 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil on high. Once boiling, reduce to low, add in your rice and let cook for 15 minutes with the lid on.
  5. In a large pan, add in your olive oil and let it heat up on medium for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Next, add in your onions, chillies, and garlic and let cook for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add in your chicken and get a bit of colour on it, then add in your vegetables. Let cook for 10-12 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  8. Next, add in your sauce & basil and finish cooking for 2-3 minutes. If your sauce isn't thick, stir in 1-2 tsp of cornstartch.
  9. Add your rice and stir fry mixture to a bowl and enjoy!

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Some Substitutions for Your Perfect Thai Basil Stir Fry

Recipes aren’t one-size-fits-all, so here are some substitutions/suggestions for you to make the perfect recipe!

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage

I love this recipe for meal prep! I recommend storing this stir-fry in individual air-tight containers for lunches for the week ahead. 

Pairing

This stir-fry recipe is already pretty complete, but I like to top it off with some extra green onions and sesame seeds. 

Shelf Live

Your thai basil stir fry should last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy! 

thai basil stir fry in a white bowl.

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