Best Ever Thai Basil Stir-Fry

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A quick stir-fry of marinated chicken, snap peas, and crispy shallots in a garlic-lime sauce, finished with fragrant Thai basil. This Asian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, snap peas, shallots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and swirl to coat. Add 4 thinly sliced shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the marinated chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Add 12 oz snap peas and stir-fry for 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Pour in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp fish sauce. Stir to combine, then add 1/2 cup Thai basil. Cook for 1 minute until the leaves wilt and release their aroma.
  5. Step 5: Serve over 2 cups cooked rice, garnished with the crispy shallots and additional lime wedges.

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