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Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry

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A quick and easy Thai basil chicken stir fry with a spicy kick, combining aromatic basil, fiery chilies, and tender chicken for a flavorful homemade dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 fresh Thai chilies, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
  • Optional: ½ cup sliced green beans or bell peppers
  • Optional: Jasmine rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken into roughly 1-inch pieces. Mince the garlic, slice onions thinly, and chop the fresh Thai chilies. Pick the Thai basil leaves from stems.
  2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and set aside.
  3. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Wait until oil shimmers but does not smoke.
  4. Add chicken pieces in a single layer without crowding. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to sear, then stir and cook until no longer pink and edges are golden (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add minced garlic, sliced onions, and chilies. Stir constantly and cook until onions soften and garlic is fragrant.
  6. Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce mixture and add water or chicken broth. Stir and scrape browned bits from pan. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken.
  7. Remove pan from heat and fold in fresh Thai basil leaves. Let basil wilt from residual heat.
  8. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or alongside preferred sides.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier meat; chicken breasts can dry out. Adjust chili quantity to control spice level. Add basil at the end to preserve aroma. Avoid overcrowding pan to ensure proper searing. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to maintain texture and flavor.

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Keywords: Thai basil chicken, stir fry, spicy chicken recipe, easy dinner, Thai cuisine, quick meal, weeknight dinner

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