Pan-Seared Thai Basil Chicken with Chili-Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A spicy stir-fried chicken dish bursting with fresh Thai basil and a savory chili-garlic sauce served over steamed rice. This Thai recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground chicken, garlic cloves, red Thai chilies for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
4 minced garlic cloves
3 finely chopped red Thai chilies
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
for serving steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 finely chopped red Thai chilies and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and begins to brown.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Continue cooking for 2 minutes, letting the sauce reduce slightly and coat the chicken.
Step 4: Remove from heat and immediately fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves until they wilt and release their aroma.
Step 5: Serve the spicy Thai basil chicken hot over steamed jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.