Viral Thai Basil Ground Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired stir fry featuring ground chicken, fresh basil, and vibrant chilies, served over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
Herbs & Aromatics
- 1 packed cup Fresh Thai Basil Leaves
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2–3 Red Thai Chilies finely chopped
- 1 small Shallot, finely diced
Sauces & Condiments
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
Cooking & Serving
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups cooked Jasmine Rice
- 2 Eggs optional for topping (Fried until crispy)
- ½ cup Green Beans, chopped (optional)
- ½ cup Red Bell Pepper, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: mince garlic, chop chilies, dice shallot, wash basil.
- Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic, chilies, and shallot until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken; cook until browned, then stir in sauces and sugar. Cook 1–2 minutes.
- Turn off heat, add basil leaves, and stir until wilted. Fry eggs separately if desired.
- Serve stir fry over jasmine rice, topped with fried eggs and optional vegetables.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor. Adjust chili amount to taste.