Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Tofu Spicy Thai Basil Chicken and Tofu Stir-Fry in Savory Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground chicken 1/2 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 red chili, thinly sliced (adjust to taste) 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional for color) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce) 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or additional soy sauce for vegetarian version) 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1 cup Thai basil leaves Cooked jasmine rice, for serving Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add garlic and chili. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Stir in bell pepper (if using) and cook for 2–3 minutes. Return the tofu to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Toss in the Thai basil and stir-fry just until the basil wilts, about 1 minute. Serve hot over jasmine rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 370 kcal per serving | Servings: 3 servings #thaibasilchicken #thaifoodlove #chickenstirfry #tofurecipes #asiancuisine #spicystirfry #basilchicken #vegetarianfriendly #ricebowl #weeknightdinner #homecookedmeal #garlicchicken #easythaifood #flavorfuldinner #herbydish #quickstirfry #chilitofu #fusionflavors #mealprepideas #tofuandchicken Craving bold flavor? This Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Tofu is spicy, savory, and full of Thai herb goodness. Serve it over jasmine rice and dinner is DONE!

Hunan Kung Pao Spicy and Savory Hunan Kung Pao Chicken Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 8-10 dried red chilies, halved and seeds removed (adjust to taste) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated) Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 cup chicken broth or water 1 teaspoon cornstarch Directions: In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Mix and marinate for 15 minutes. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add dried chilies and stir-fry until fragrant but not burnt (about 30 seconds). Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and chilies from wok; set aside. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then sauté garlic, ginger, and the white parts of green onions until aromatic. Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Return chicken and chilies to the wok. Pour in sauce and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly. Stir in roasted peanuts and green onion tops. Mix well and remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal per serving (approximate) | Servings: 4 #hunankungpao #kungpaochicken #chinesefood #spicychicken #wokrecipes #asiancuisine #homemadekungpao #stirfryrecipes #peanutchicken #chililovers #easyasianfood #weeknightdinner #quickstirfry #chineseclassic #flavorfulchicken #garlicginger #authenticrecipes #spicydish #asianfoodlover #chinesehomemade Bring the heat with this classic Hunan Kung Pao Chicken! 🌶️🔥 Perfectly spicy, savory, and packed with crunch from peanuts.