Get ready to transport your kitchen to the vibrant streets of Bangkok with this explosive Thai Chilli and Basil Chicken recipe! In just 25 minutes, you'll create a dish so authentically delicious that it'll make your dinner guests believe you've secretly trained in a Thai culinary school. Imagine tender chicken pieces dancing with aromatic basil and spicy chilies, creating a symphony of flavors that will revolutionize your weeknight cooking routine.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing chicken breast into thin strips, finely mincing garlic, and thinly slicing red chilies. Wash and pat dry basil leaves.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer and become hot.
- Add minced garlic and sliced chilies to the hot oil, stirring quickly to prevent burning. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and garlic turns light golden.
- Immediately add sliced chicken breast to the wok. Stir-fry continuously, breaking up any clumps, until chicken turns white and is nearly cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and fish sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Remove wok from heat and immediately add fresh basil leaves. Toss quickly to wilt the basil and incorporate it throughout the dish.
- Transfer the Thai Chilli and Basil Chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or as a standalone dish. Best enjoyed immediately while the chicken is juicy and basil is fragrant.
Tips
- Use fresh Thai basil if possible - it has a more intense flavor compared to regular basil
- Slice chicken when it's slightly cold for more precise, even cuts
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking, as this dish comes together quickly
- Use high heat to achieve that authentic wok-style sear and prevent chicken from becoming soggy
- Don't overcook the basil - add it at the very end to preserve its bright, fresh flavor
- For extra heat, keep the chili seeds in; for milder version, remove them before slicing
- Serve immediately for the best texture and most aromatic experience
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 252kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
