Easy Thai Basil Chicken Recipe | Spicy & Savory Stir Fry
Cook Thai basil chicken with this easy recipe. Tender chicken stir-fried with garlic, chilies, and fresh basil leaves in a savory sauce. A quick, flavorful Thai dish perfect for weeknight dinners or authentic Asian cuisine lovers.
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Mortar and pestle (optional for garlic/chilies)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken (or diced breast/thigh)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 4–6 Thai chilies, smashed (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup Thai holy basil leaves (or Thai sweet basil substitute)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Optional: fried egg topping, cucumber slices
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics Smash garlic and chilies with mortar and pestle or chop finely. Slice shallots.
- Cook Chicken Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add garlic, chilies, and shallots; stir-fry until fragrant. Add ground chicken, breaking it up, and cook until browned.
- Add Sauces Stir in soy, fish, oyster, dark soy, and sugar. Toss until chicken is coated and sauce slightly caramelizes.
- Finish with Basil Add basil leaves, stir until wilted. Remove from heat immediately.
- Serve Plate over jasmine rice, top with fried egg, and garnish with cucumber slices.
Notes
- Use holy basil: Authentic peppery aroma.
- Cook on high heat: Creates wok hei flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd pan: Prevents steaming.
- Adjust spice: Reduce chilies for milder heat.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat quickly in skillet.