Description
Looking for a quick dinner that’s bold, savory, and full of authentic Thai flavor? This Thai Basil Chicken is the answer. Juicy chicken stir-fried with garlic, chilies, bell peppers, and fresh Thai basil, all coated in a delicious umami-packed sauce. It’s a perfect quick dinner, healthy lunch prep, or flavorful weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Ideal for easy dinner ideas, Thai food lovers, and those in search of spicy, healthy, high-protein food ideas.
Ingredients
400g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Thai red chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup Thai basil leaves (or sweet basil)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola or avocado)
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken, mince garlic, chop chilies and bell peppers, and prep the basil and green onions.
2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Push chicken to the side, add a bit more oil, then sauté garlic and chilies for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add bell peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes to coat and thicken slightly.
7. Turn off the heat, then stir in basil and green onions until the basil wilts.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.
Notes
Use high heat to ensure everything stir-fries quickly and keeps its texture.
Thai basil is ideal, but sweet basil or even baby spinach can work in a pinch.
For a richer sauce, double the oyster sauce or add a splash of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Thai Basil Chicken, spicy chicken stir fry, easy Thai dinner, quick weeknight meal, basil chicken