Stir-Fried Thai Basil Chicken with Spicy Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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A quick and vibrant Thai stir-fry featuring ground chicken, fresh holy basil, and a spicy garlic sauce that perfectly balances heat and aroma. This Thai recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground chicken, fresh holy basil leaves, 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: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 cup fresh holy basil leaves
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 fresh Thai bird’s eye chilies, sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp white sugar
2 tbsp water
for serving steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 5 cloves minced garlic and 3 sliced Thai bird’s eye chilies; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 2: Add 1 pound ground chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with your spatula until fully cooked and lightly browned.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh holy basil leaves, stirring until wilted and aromatic, about 1 minute.
Step 5: Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.