The result: a meal that’s satisfying, energizing, and crave-worthy — perfect for busy days.
Description
A fast Thai basil chicken stir-fry made with lean ground chicken, fragrant garlic and chilies, and fresh basil. Bold, satisfying flavors with balanced nutrition for steady energy.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 3 Thai bird or Holland chilies, thinly sliced (de-seeded for less heat, optional)
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced (or more!)
- 1 bunch holy or sweet basil leaves
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
- Cooked brown jasmine rice, brown rice, farro, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep ingredients
Thinly slice chilies (if using), shallots, and garlic. Slice the bell pepper and wash and thoroughly dry the basil leaves. Having everything ready is key for a fast stir-fry.
2️⃣ Heat the oil
Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3️⃣ Sauté aromatics
Add chilies, shallots, and garlic. Stir constantly for about 1 minute, just until fragrant (do not let the garlic brown).
4️⃣ Cook the chicken
Add ground chicken and break it up with a spatula. Add another tablespoon of oil if necessary. Cook for 5–6 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink.
5️⃣ Add vegetables
Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
6️⃣ Add the sauce
Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes until everything is glossy and well coated.
7️⃣ Finish with basil
Turn off the heat and fold in basil leaves until just wilted and fragrant.
8️⃣ Serve and enjoy
Spoon over brown jasmine rice, brown rice, farro, or cauliflower rice and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner, high protein, Lunch, quick and easy
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 588 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
