Stir-Fried Thai Basil Chicken with Fresh Chili and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry combining ground chicken with fresh holy basil, fiery red chili, and garlic for an authentic taste. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 22 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 350 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: 12 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 fresh red bird’s eye chilies, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp white sugar
1 cup fresh holy basil leaves
for serving white rice, cooked

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 3 thinly sliced fresh red bird’s eye chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula until fully cooked and slightly browned.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp white sugar. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Turn off the heat and fold in 1 cup fresh holy basil leaves, stirring until wilted and aromatic.
Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed white rice.