Easy Slow Cooker Thai Chicken with Basil

The secret ingredient for this recipe is Thai basil which has a unique taste. Most Asian markets have it and well stocked supermarkets as well. You can substitute with regular basil, but it won't have the typical Thai flavor.

Basic Details:

Prep time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 fresh red Thai chile peppers, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • ½ cup chopped Thai basil, or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, bell pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, Thai chile, lime juice, rice vinegar, and ginger in a slow cooker.

  2. Cook on Low until chicken is tender, about 5 1/2 hours. Add basil and cook until wilted into the sauce, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

127

Fat

2g

Carbs

2g

Protein

23g