Stir-Fried Thai Basil Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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A vibrant stir-fry with tender chicken breast, fresh Thai basil, and a sweet-spicy sauce that cooks for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, Thai basil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
1/4 cup fresh, chopped Thai basil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp, grated ginger
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger to the skillet, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, then simmer for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
Step 3: Return chicken to skillet, add 1/4 cup chopped Thai basil and 1 tsp sesame oil, and toss for 2 minutes until basil wilts and flavors meld, serving immediately.