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Fragrant Thai Basil Stir-Fried Duck with Red Chili

Name: Fragrant Thai Basil Stir-Fried Duck with Red Chili
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Duck breast, 500 g, thinly sliced; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Fish sauce, 1 tbsp; Sesame oil, 2 tsp; Cornstarch, 1 tsp; Vegetable oil, 2 tbsp; Garlic cloves, 4 cloves, minced; Fresh red chilies, 2, sliced; Onion, 1, thinly sliced; Bell pepper, 1, thinly sliced; Oyster sauce, 3 tbsp; Dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp; Sugar, 1 tsp; Rice vinegar, 1 tbsp; Thai basil leaves, 1 cup; Black pepper, to taste

Savor the bold and fragrant flavors of Thai basil, coupled with tender strips of duck and a hint of fiery red chili, in this captivating stir-fry dish.

4.2(100 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 28, 2026

Fragrant Thai Basil Stir-Fried Duck with Red Chili — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Duck Marinade

Stir-Fry Base

Sauce

Finishing Touch

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 412 kcal
Protein: 41 g
Carbs: 10.25 g
Fat: 23 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1646 kcal
Protein: 164 g
Carbs: 41 g
Fat: 92 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Duck breast 500 g, thinly sliced	1125	155	0	55	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	2	0	0
Fish sauce 1 tbsp	10	2	0	0	0
Sesame oil 2 tsp	80	0	0	9	0
Cornstarch 1 tsp	10	0	2	0	0
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Garlic cloves 4 cloves, minced	18	1	4	0	1
Fresh red chilies 2, sliced	12	0	3	0	1
Onion 1, thinly sliced	44	1	10	0	2
Bell pepper 1, thinly sliced	24	1	6	0	2
Oyster sauce 3 tbsp	27	1	6	0	0
Dark soy sauce 1 tbsp	10	1	2	0	0
Sugar 1 tsp	16	0	4	0	0
Rice vinegar 1 tbsp	3	0	0	0	0
Thai basil leaves 1 cup	5	0	1	0	1
Black pepper to taste	2	0	1	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Duck

1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
2
Marinate the Duck
Add the sliced duck and toss to coat evenly.
3
Rest
Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Tip: For maximum fragrance, use Thai holy basil if available.

Preparing the Stir-Fry Base

1
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Add minced garlic and sliced red chilies; sauté until fragrant.
Tip: Important: Ensure not to burn the garlic as it will turn bitter.
3
Add Vegetables
Stir in onions and bell pepper, cooking until they soften.
Tip: Pro Tip: Freeze the duck breast slightly for easier slicing.

How to Make Fragrant Thai Basil Stir-Fried Duck with Red Chili

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Searing the Duck
Quickly sear the marinated duck in the wok until browned.
2
Incorporating the Sauce
Pour the sauce into the wok, stirring to coat the duck and vegetables thoroughly.
3
Finishing Touch
Add Thai basil leaves and toss them briskly until slightly wilted.