Thai basil chicken Recipe

Thai basil chicken is a super quick and delicious recipe. You can rustle up the Thai basil chicken for the whole family after a long day, as it’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

How is this Thai basil chicken recipe different from a regular Italian basil chicken recipe?As the name suggests, these basils have different countries of origin. Thai Basil is natively grown in Southeast Asia, it plays a important role in Vietnamese cuisine, often found in dishes such as summer rolls and as a garnish for Pho. These basil leaves give off a liquorice and spice-like flavour. Dissimilarly, the Italian Basil plant has delicate leaves that have a sweet-peppery taste.

You’re sure to have used these leaves at home to make a delicious pesto or as an accompaniment to fresh, sweet tomatoes with olive oil and salt. A winning partnership! Be aware that swapping Italian basil for regular basil won’t give off as much intensity, so it’s perhaps better to sway towards an alternative such as coriander.

This easy Thai basil chicken recipe is so simple, with just a handful of ingredients, you can whizz it up in no time and it’s guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. You can also use the base of this recipe to experiment with alternative meats, such as beef, or for a meat-free alternative add in sliced tofu, mushrooms and sugar snap peas.

Thai Basil Chicken is super speedy to cook as it’s ready in just 15 minutes, so it’s perfect for feeding a hungry family!

If you're looking for more exciting chicken recipes, have a look at our equally easy chicken parmesan bake or these Korean fried chicken wings for a hint of something really special.