Thai Basil Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Thai Basil Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: approx. 1 lb. (.45 kg) chicken breast or thigh, cut into thin strips for stir-frying; 1 shallot (or substitute 1/4 cup purple onion), finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 red chilies, finely sliced (OR substitute 1/2 tsp. crushed dried chili); 1 red bell pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces or strips; 3 Tbsp. sherry/cooking sherry, OR white wine; 1 compressed cup (2 oz./56 grams) fresh Thai basil (or substitute sweet basil); Optional: 1/4 cup chicken stock, + 1 Tbsp. lime juice; STIR-FRY SAUCE:; 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce (I use Golden Dragon brand); 3 Tbsp. Golden Mountain sauce (see below); 1 Tbsp. fish sauce; 1 Tbsp. brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. lime juice; OTHER: oil for stir-frying

Servings: persons

approx. 1 lb. (.45 kg) chicken breast or thigh, cut into thin strips for stir-frying
1 shallot (or substitute 1/4 cup purple onion), finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red chilies, finely sliced (OR substitute 1/2 tsp. crushed dried chili)
1 red bell pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces or strips
3 Tbsp. sherry/cooking sherry, OR white wine
1 compressed cup (2 oz./56 grams) fresh Thai basil (or substitute sweet basil)
Optional: 1/4 cup chicken stock, + 1 Tbsp. lime juice
STIR-FRY SAUCE:
2 Tbsp. oyster sauce (I use Golden Dragon brand)
3 Tbsp. Golden Mountain sauce (see below)
1 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. lime juice
OTHER: oil for stir-frying

1
Combine the stir-fry sauce ingredients together in a cup, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Set near the stove.
2
Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 Tbsp. oil and swirl around, then add the shallot, garlic, and chili. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes.
3
Add the chicken and continue stir-frying 3-4 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. When the wok/pan becomes dry, add 1-2 Tbsp. of the sherry/wine to keep ingredients frying nicely.
4
Add the red pepper, plus another Tbsp. of sherry/wine as needed. Continue stir-frying 1 more minute.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and add the stir-fry sauce. Stir and let the dish gently simmer while you prepare the basil. If you prefer more sauce with your stir-fry: add some, or all, of the optional chicken stock and lime juice. Stir and let the dish gently simmer.
6
While ingredients are simmering, prepare your basil. Setting a handful aside for the garnish, mound the rest of the basil together into a compressed pile. Slice into thin shreds (you can also stack the leaves on top of each another, then roll them up and thinly slice).
7
Reduce heat to minimum and add the prepared basil, gently folding it into the dish. Now taste-test for salt and spice, adding more lime juice if too salty, or more fish sauce if not salty enough. Add more chili if you'd like it spicier (Tip: this dish is meant to taste spicy-salty).
8
Serve with plenty of plain steamed rice to balance out the instense flavors of this dish. Sprinkle each portion with some of the reserved basil, and ENJOY!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: approx. 1 lb. (.45 kg) chicken breast or thigh, cut into thin strips for stir-frying, 1 shallot (or substitute 1/4 cup purple onion), finely chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 red chilies, finely sliced (OR substitute 1/2 tsp. crushed dried chili), and more.

Yes, Thai Basil Stir Fry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Thai Basil Stir Fry

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