Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Tender chicken pieces quickly stir-fried with garlic and fresh red chili, creating a fiery and flavorful dish. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 2, thinly sliced fresh red chili
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced fresh red chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb bite-sized boneless chicken thigh pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and edges begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Continue cooking and tossing for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped cilantro over the dish before serving immediately with steamed jasmine rice.