Dinner for 4
Thai Basil Chicken
Chopped chicken cooks with garlic, chilies, savory sauces, and basil, then joins crisp fried eggs and steamed rice.
$11.62for 4 servings
$2.90 per serving$11.62 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ThaiDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 4.5 | $2.70Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 tsp oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 shallot
- 7 cloves garlic
- 4 1/2 thai chilies
- 2 large chicken breasts
- large handful of fresh thai basil (optional)
- 2 cup steamed white rice
Steps
- Mix the chicken broth, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Heat 4 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the eggs until the whites and yolks are firm, then transfer them to plates.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet, stir-fry the shallot, garlic, and chilies for 1 minute.
- Add the chopped chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the sauce and basil, cook for 2 minutes, then serve over the steamed rice with the fried eggs.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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