Sautéed Chicken with Green Papaya and Spicy Thai Basil

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A vibrant Thai-inspired dish featuring tender chicken sautéed with green papaya and fragrant Thai basil, balanced with a hint of heat. This Thai recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, green papaya, Thai basil leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced bird's eye chili; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and edges start to brown.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup julienned green papaya, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, and 1 tsp grated palm sugar. Cook for another 3 minutes until the papaya softens slightly and the sauce thickens, coating the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1/2 cup whole Thai basil leaves and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss gently to wilt the basil and brighten the flavors.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 chopped scallions and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

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