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Aromatic Thai Basil Chicken Studded with Crispy Chicken Skin

This recipe walks you through the homey flavors of Thailand brimming in your kitchen. A simple yet luscious Thai Basil Chicken made all the more delightful with the addition of crispy chicken skin. Paired with warm fluffy rice and topped with a glistening fried egg; it can't get more comforting.
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
480
CALORIES
$4.03
PER SERVING
Aromatic Thai Basil Chicken Studded with Crispy Chicken Skin
Directions
CHICKEN
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, toast the skin from chicken thighs. Once the skin is golden brown and crispy, remove and set aside. Keep the oil in the pan.
SAUCE
2
In the same pan, add the sliced shallot, minced garlic, and chopped bird's eye chilis. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until softened.
3
Add the ground chicken to the pan and cook until half-done.
4
Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Stir to combine everything uniformly.
5
Add Thai basil leaves and stir until the sauce thickens, and the leaves wilt.
EGGS
6
In a separate pan, fry the eggs until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny.
ASSEMBLY
7
Serve the Thai Basil Chicken over a bed of warm rice, topped with a fried egg, and garnished with the crispy chicken skin.
Health Info
Macros
13g
CARBS
21g
FAT
57g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
EGGS
FISH
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
WHEAT
SOYBEANS
Frequently Asked Questions
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