Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
This flavorful Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal featuring tender chicken breast stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers, aromatic garlic and ginger, all coated in a savory-sweet sauce finished with fresh Thai basil. Perfect served over steamed rice for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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Chicken and Stir-Fry
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces (about 3 breasts)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated (about 2 teaspoons)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Thai basil, roughly chopped (substitute regular sweet basil if unavailable)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil, heating it until hot.
- Coat and cook chicken and peppers: Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch in a large bowl to coat evenly. Add the coated chicken and sliced bell peppers to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned, no longer pink inside, and the peppers are sautéed, about 6-8 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: While the chicken and peppers cook, combine soy sauce, sriracha, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and water in a medium bowl. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well mixed.
- Add aromatics and sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add grated ginger and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken and peppers. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the ingredients.
- Finish with basil: Toss in the chopped Thai basil and stir to combine just before removing from heat, allowing the fresh basil flavor to infuse the dish.
- Serve: Serve the Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry hot over cooked rice. Garnish with extra fresh Thai basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute regular sweet basil if Thai basil is unavailable, but Thai basil offers a more authentic flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to increase or decrease the dish’s spiciness according to your preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and verify that oyster sauce is gluten-free or use a substitute.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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