21/05/2025
Pan Grilled Basil Chicken Thighs.
Ingredients:
A. For the Marinate:
- salt
- ground pepper
- finely chopped fresh basil (alternative can be powdered basil 1 tablespoon for 1/2 kilo).
B. For the Glaze
- 1 teaspoon of Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of soysauce
- 2 tablespoon of smoked honey
Cooking process:
1. Oil your pan and heat it.
2. Once the pan is hot, add your chicken thighs, skin up.
3. Let the thighs other side to cook for 5 mins. While waiting for the 5 mins, glaze the skin side of the chicken thighs.
4. After 5 mins flip the chicken thighs and wait for another 5 mins, and glaze the other side.
5. After 5 mins, flip again the chicken and let it heat for another 3-4 mins.
6. Once done, plate it and garnish with some fresh lemon that you can squeeze for added flavor, and fresh basil leaves on top.
7. Serve with warm rice. Enjoy!
Health benefit:
- good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
- rich in antioxidant & potential anti-inflammatory properties.
