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A quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry with chicken, fresh basil, and a spicy sauce. Serve over rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3-4 Thai chili peppers, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil)
- Steamed rice for serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories
320 kcal
Protein
28g
Carbs
12g
Fat
18g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
5g
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add garlic and chili peppers and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add onion and bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- 5
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce is slightly reduced.
- 6
Turn off heat and stir in the basil leaves until wilted.
- 7
Serve hot over steamed rice.
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Chef's Tips
- For authentic flavor, try to find Thai holy basil (bai gkaprow), but regular sweet basil will work too.
- Add a fried egg on top for a traditional Thai presentation.
- Adjust the number of chili peppers based on your spice preference.
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