Sautéed Thai Basil Chicken with Chilies and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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A vibrant stir-fried Thai chicken dish featuring fresh basil, fiery chilies, and aromatic garlic, capturing authentic street food flavors. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground chicken, fresh Thai basil leaves, garlic cloves, minced 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: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 bird's eye chilies, sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 sliced bird's eye chilies, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground chicken to the wok, breaking it apart with a spatula. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown on the edges.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp palm sugar, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, stirring until they wilt but remain vibrant green. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.