Spicy Thai Basil Chicken with Red Chili and Garlic
A fiery stir-fried chicken dish with bold Thai flavors
This classic Thai dish combines marinated chicken with aromatic basil, powerful garlic, and fiery red chilies for an unforgettable meal.
- 1 h 10 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
Stir-Fry Ingredients
Sauce
Serving
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Mix Marinade
In a bowl, mix the chicken with light soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
Marinate Chicken
Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Ingredients
Meanwhile, prepare other ingredients.
Preparing Sauce and Vegetables
Combine Sauce
In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
Slice Ingredients
Slice the garlic, chilies, onion, and bell pepper.
Prepare Basil
Pick the fresh basil leaves from their stems.
Cooking Process
Stir-Fry Aromatics
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic and chilies until fragrant.
Cook Chicken
Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
Add Vegetables & Sauce
Incorporate onion, bell pepper, and sauce, cooking until veggies are softened.
Add Basil
Fold in basil leaves last.
Plating & Serving
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken with Red Chili and Garlic
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken with Red Chili and Garlic
Serve
Serve the dish hot over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves.