Thai Basil Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Thai Basil Chicken Tacos combine the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with the beloved format of tacos. Featuring tender chicken, fresh basil, and a zesty sauce, this dish is a delightful twist on traditional tacos.

The recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. You can serve these tacos with your favorite toppings for a customizable meal.

Delicious Thai Basil Chicken Tacos

This tacos recipe features marinated chicken stir-fried with garlic, chilies, and Thai basil, all wrapped in soft tortillas. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 Thai bird chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Sliced cucumbers and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chilies, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
Add Basil: Stir in the Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional minute until wilted.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate pan, warm the tortillas until soft and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the chicken mixture onto the tortillas and top with sliced cucumbers. Serve with lime wedges on the side.