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Luxurious Thai Basil Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce

Name: Luxurious Thai Basil Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 cups day-old jasmine rice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 300 g chicken breast, sliced into thin strips; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 100 g green beans, halved; 1 medium onion, sliced thin; 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 bunch Thai basil leaves; 1 fresh red chili, sliced

Discover a satisfying fusion of flavors featuring savory notes of Thai basil and sweet soy sauce in every bite.

5(994 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 17, 2025

Luxurious Thai Basil Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice

For the Protein

For the Vegetables

For the Sauce

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 448 kcal
Protein: 17.98 g
Carbs: 64.38 g
Fat: 6.6 g
Fiber: 3.03 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1793 kcal
Protein: 71.9 g
Carbs: 257.5 g
Fat: 26.4 g
Fiber: 12.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 cups day-old jasmine rice	856	16.4	184.8	1.9	3.6
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2.1	0	0.1
300 g chicken breast sliced into thin strips	495	45	0	9.9	0
1 tablespoon soy sauce	9	1	1	0.1	0.1
1 teaspoon cornstarch	10	0	2.4	0	0
1 bell pepper sliced	24	1	6	0.2	2
100 g green beans halved	31	2	7	0.1	3.4
1 medium onion sliced thin	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.9
3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce	156	2.4	36	0	0
1 tablespoon fish sauce	9	1.5	0	0	0
1 teaspoon oyster sauce	3	0.2	0.7	0	0
1 teaspoon sugar	16	0	4.2	0	0
1 bunch Thai basil leaves	5	0.5	1	0.1	0.5
1 fresh red chili sliced	6	0.3	1	0	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch.
Tip: Chef’s Tip: Use day-old rice for ideal texture and ensure each grain absorbs the sauce perfectly.
2
Let it rest
Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
3
Prep ingredients
Prepare other ingredients while it marinates.

Preparing the Sauce

1
Combine sauces
In a small bowl, mix sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
2
Dissolve sugar
Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.
3
Important
Ensure the rice is completely cooled to avoid it becoming mushy when fried.
4
Pro Tip
Before starting, gather all ingredients at your workstation to streamline cooking.

How to Make Luxurious Thai Basil Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium heat and stir-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through, then set aside.
2
Sautéing Vegetables
In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté garlic, onions, bell peppers, and green beans until softened.
3
Frying the Rice
Add day-old rice to the vegetable mix, stirring well to combine everything. Pour in the sauce and fold everything gently until the rice is evenly coated.