Dinner for 4

Thai Basil Chicken

Name: Thai Basil Chicken
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
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

$11.62for 420 minServes 4

Chopped chicken cooks with garlic, chilies, savory sauces, and basil, then joins crisp fried eggs and steamed rice.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Eggs, 4$0.30 each typical	4	$1.20Typical price
	Broth, 2 oz$0.07/oz typical	2 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
	Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical	0.75	$0.52Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 4.5$0.60 each typical	4.5	$2.70Typical price
	Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$4.36Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Rice, 13 oz$0.08/oz typical	13 oz	$1.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.62

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices

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.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Thai Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.90 per serving$11.62 for 4

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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.

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