Stir-Fried Thai Basil Chicken with Red Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A vibrant Thai stir-fry featuring ground chicken cooked with fiery red chili, fragrant basil, and savory sauce for an authentic flavor punch. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs ground chicken, red Thai chilies, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 3, thinly sliced red Thai chilies
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp palm sugar
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1 small, sliced white onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 thinly sliced red Thai chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground chicken and 1 small sliced white onion, stir-frying continuously for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp palm sugar, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, stirring until wilted and aromatic, then serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.