Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Garlic and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces tossed with fragrant garlic, spicy chili, and fresh basil leaves for a quick, flavorful meal. This Thai-inspired stir-fry 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 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 boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5, minced garlic cloves
2, thinly sliced red chili peppers
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2, chopped green onions
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced red chili peppers, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Add chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and edges start to brown.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar; cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 6: Toss in 1 cup fresh basil leaves and 2 chopped green onions; stir-fry another minute until basil wilts and releases aroma.
Step 7: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, remove from heat, and serve immediately with steamed rice.