Description
Thai Basil Fried Rice is a flavorful and spicy Thai dish made with jasmine rice, chicken thighs, Thai basil, vegetables, and a mix of savory sauces. It’s quick to prepare and offers a delicious balance of heat, aroma, and umami flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old cold cooked jasmine rice
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 Thai chili peppers, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp Thai roasted red chili paste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- Pinch of salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: dice chicken, chop vegetables, mince garlic and chilies, and whisk the eggs with salt. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add peanut oil and sauté chicken with a pinch of salt until almost cooked through. Push chicken to one side of the pan.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened, then mix with the chicken.
- Add garlic and Thai chili peppers to the pan. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Push everything to the side again, add a little more oil if needed, then pour in the whisked eggs. Scramble until mostly set, then mix with other ingredients.
- Add cold rice and break up clumps. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well to combine.
- Add Thai basil and stir gently until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture.
- Adjust the number of Thai chilies based on desired spice level.
- Substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, use soy sauce instead of fish sauce and omit oyster sauce.
- Garnish with extra basil leaves for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Thai Basil Fried Rice, spicy Thai rice, chicken basil rice, stir fry rice, Thai rice recipe