Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

⏱ ~50 min (est.)EasyChicken Thai

This Thai chicken builds chicken, shallots and red chilli into a proper meal you can have ready in about 50 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 5 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 5 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.

What you'll need

Servings4

Shopping list (5)

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
3 tblsp chopped Garlic
2 tsp Soy Sauce
2 tsp Sugar

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How to make it

Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is very hot, then add 1 tbsp of the oil.
When it is very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over a high heat for 8-10 minutes, until browned all over.
Using a slotted spoon, take the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil. Toss in the garlic and shallots and stir fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown.
Return the chicken to the wok and add the chillies, fish sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar. Stir fry over a high heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the basil leaves and serve at once.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Wok

Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions

Shallots: ½ small onion + a little garlic
Fish Sauce: soy sauce + a pinch of salt
Soy Sauce: tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos

What to serve with Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

Tips & common questions

How long does Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil take to make?

About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of shallots?

Try ½ small onion + a little garlic. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.

Recipe data for Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil via TheMealDB (open database). ▶ Video. Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.