Glossy soy-ginger chicken with a warm bowl of rice and crisp broccoli.
Real food photography · Serving details may varyThai basil-inspired
Thai-inspired basil chicken
A garlic-chili chicken stir-fry with basil, peppers, and a savory sauce.
◷ 30 minutes*Serves 2Contains meat
A simplified home-cooking adaptation. *Timing is an estimate; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.
RECIPE DECISION NOTES
Is this the right meal for today?
Basil, garlic, and a savory sauce make this a lively chicken-and-rice option. Our version uses sliced chicken and peppers, and names fish sauce explicitly rather than hiding it behind a generic stir-fry sauce.
Plan the method before you start
Prepare the vegetables and sauce ingredients before heating the pan. Thai basil and holy basil have different aromas; using one for the other is a home adaptation, not evidence that they are identical ingredients.
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Make something good
- 01
Cook the rice according to its packet directions while you prepare the stir-fry ingredients.
- 02
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onion and pepper for 4 minutes, then add garlic, optional chili, and sliced chicken.
- 03
Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes. Add fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water; simmer until chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F.
- 04
Turn off the heat and fold in basil until wilted. Serve over rice. Holy basil gives a different flavor from Thai basil; either makes a useful home adaptation.
A little room to make it yours.
Season to your taste and check ingredient labels, including stocks, sauces, and bread. Dietary labels describe this listed recipe; they do not verify packaged products or allergen safety.
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