Go Back
–+ servings
Ranis

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken: A Flavorful Delight to Try!

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant Thai basil, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 Thai bird's eye chilies finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and green beans, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to combine.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
  7. Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground chicken with crumbled firm tofu or tempeh.
  • Add more vegetables like carrots or zucchini for extra nutrition and color.
  • Adjust the spice level by using less or more chili based on your preference.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!