Description
Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner idea? Thai Basil Chicken is your answer! This easy recipe is packed with spicy, savory, and sweet notes from tender chicken, aromatic Thai basil, and bold sauces. It’s perfect for a fast weeknight meal or to impress guests with minimal prep. Serve it over jasmine rice for a satisfying dish. Ideal for quick dinners, bold-flavored meals, and weeknight stir-fry food ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, diced
1 cup Thai basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chilies, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
1. Mince garlic and slice red chilies.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden.
3. Add garlic and chilies; stir until fragrant.
4. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
5. Add bell peppers and stir-fry until slightly tender.
6. Turn off heat, mix in Thai basil leaves to wilt.
7. Serve over jasmine rice hot and fresh.
Notes
Use Thai holy basil if available for the most authentic flavor.
Adjust the chili quantity to control the heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, stir fry, Thai recipe, basil chicken, quick dinner