Description
A fast and flavor-packed Thai stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken, aromatic garlic, fiery chilies, and the signature punch of fresh Thai basil. Perfect for quick dinners or impressing guests, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes and is best served over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 Thai bird chilies or red chilies, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop the peppers, mince the garlic, slice the green onions, and chop the chilies.
2. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and nearly done. Remove from pan.
3. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and chilies for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to coat evenly.
5. Add chopped bell peppers and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
6. Turn off heat, add Thai basil and green onions. Stir until basil is wilted.
7. Serve hot over jasmine rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if using.
Notes
For less spice, remove the seeds from the chilies or use a milder variety like Fresno or jalapeño.
Thighs stay juicier than breasts during stir-frying, but both work well.
Prep everything first—this dish comes together fast, and timing is key.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Thai basil chicken, quick stir-fry, spicy chicken, weeknight dinner