SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN is one of those meals that quickly becomes a family favorite. It’s easy and full of amazing flavor!

Now that the holiday is over and we are back from our trip to New York City, I’m trying to get back into a routine for cooking dinner. It is always a struggle for me after a holiday. This year I don’t have the excuse that I cooked too much on Thanksgiving since we ate in a restaurant but I’m still struggling. For me, the perfect solution to this struggle is to find a new and delicious recipe to try, something that gets me excited about cooking again and today’s recipe is it!

There is nothing like a little kick to get those tastebuds going! This SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN is spicy but not too spicy. I’m not a big fan of spicy. You can totally control the heat level with the amount of Thai chilies you use. I was able to find the Thai chilies in my local Safeway but if you can’t find them you can substitute in serrano or even jalapeno. Remember, the smaller the size of the pepper, the hotter it is. The Thai chilies are small!

How to Make Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

I used chicken thighs in this recipe which I really like but I know some people aren’t a fan of thighs so you can totally substitute in chicken breasts. You could even used ground beef with the recipe if you prefer. I also used Thai basil (which my local store had) but again, if you can’t find it, use the regular sweet basil that most grocery stores carry. Fresh basil is important though.

The chicken is chopped up pretty small and I love the texture that it gives the dish. I also added in some red pepper and chopped cashews to give it a little bit of crunch. Serve it over basmati or jasmine rice that is garnished with a little more fresh chopped basil. We loved this dish. I am normally not a fan of leftovers but I was glad that this made plenty so there were leftovers.

Some of my other favorite chicken dishes are:

Crockpot Garlic Chicken Pasta

Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Shawarma

My favorite kitchen items I used to make this SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN –

GOOD KNIFE – a good chopping and dicing knife is an important part of any kitchen. Be sure and keep your knife nice and sharp!

KNIFE SHARPENER – I keep this right in the same drawer as my knives. I will give my knife a couple of swipes before using and I’m good to go!

CUTTING BOARD – A bamboo cutting board is a great addition to your kitchen. It is naturally anti-bacterial and it doesn’t crack or warp like other boards can. It doesn’t dull your knives either.

LARGE FRYING PAN – This pan is probably the most used pan in my kitchen. I love that it has a lid!