Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with aromatic basil and rice, perfect for weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and fresh basil leaves.
- Layer the cooked rice in a baking dish and place the chicken on top.
- Pour any remaining sauce over the chicken and rice.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh basil for the best flavor. For a spicy twist, add chopped chili peppers or chili flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg