Quick Spicy Thai-Style Basil Chicken Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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A fast and flavorful stir fry featuring ground chicken, fresh Thai basil, and a spicy chili-garlic sauce perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground chicken, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 small bird’s eye chili, thinly sliced
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 cup, packed fresh Thai basil leaves
2 stalks green onions, sliced
to serve steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 thinly sliced bird’s eye chilies, and 2 sliced shallots, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 1 pound ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the meat is cooked through and starting to brown.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar, mixing well to coat the chicken. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup packed fresh Thai basil leaves and 2 sliced green onions until the basil wilts and releases its aroma.
Step 5: Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice for a quick, vibrant meal.