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    Apr 8, 2022 · Modified: Apr 21, 2022 by Andrea· This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Fried Egg

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    This Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry recipe comes together quickly and easily. The fried egg adds extra creaminess and protein and also helps to cut the spiciness if you like it hot!

    one serving of thai basil chicken topped with a soft yolk fried egg

    If you love Thai flavours as much as I do you might want to check out my Thai Green Curry with Tofu and Vegetables, Red Curry Meatballs, and Peanut Stir Fry with Crispy Tofu.

    FUN FACT!: In the photo above you can see a spoon and fork with the dish. In Thailand, a spoon is used to eat dishes without noodles. Chopsticks are used for noodles. The fork is used the way we (in the West) use a knife to push the food onto the spoon.

    Ingredients

    Only a few, simple ingredients are needed to make the best Thai stir-fry!

    prepared ingredients for Thai Basil Chicken

    Clockwise from top left:

    • green beans
    • large eggs
    • the sauce - soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water
    • Thai basil
    • cornstarch and water
    • ground chicken
    • garlic
    • Thai chilis (Bird's eye chilis)
    • red pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Thai Basil vs. Regular Basil?

    As you can see from the photo below, the most noticeable difference is the purple stems of Thai basil. The leaves are also more narrow and have slightly serrated edges. Thai basil also has a stronger, more peppery flavour with a hint of anise. If you can't find Thai basil you can substitute with regular basil.

    a bunch of fresh Thai basil

    Instructions

    This recipe comes together very quickly in only a few simple steps.

    garlic starting to brown in a frying pan
    chicken, peppers, and beans added to the pan

    Step 1 - Brown the garlic. Browning the garlic first in hot oil gives it a nutty flavour. Be careful not to burn it!

    Step 2 - Add the chicken, beans, red pepper, and chili peppers. Cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through.

    fresh basil is added at the end

    Step 3 - Add the sauce and stir-fry for 2 minutes then add the cornstarch mixture.

    Step 4 - Add the basil and stir until wilted. That's it!

    Step 5 - Fry the eggs. I like to cook one egg at a time so I can have room in the pan to scoop hot oil on top of the egg to cook the top a bit. Use a good amount of oil so you can do this. Drain the cooked egg onto a paper towel and continue with the rest of the eggs. If it takes a few minutes to make the eggs you can warm the chicken back up on the stovetop.

    Substitutions

    Ground chicken - you can use boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into small cubes. You can also use ground turkey or pork.

    Thai basil - use regular basil if you can't find Thai basil (usually found in an Asian supermarket and some specialty grocery stores... or you can grow it at home!)

    Thai or Bird's eye chili peppers - Thai chilis are widely available now but you can easily substitute them with any chili pepper you like.

    Beans and red peppers - are typical additions. Sometimes only one or the other is used and other times neither. Feel free to add in or substitute any vegetables you like for this stir-fry.

    Fish sauce - If it's possible don't skip the fish sauce when cooking Thai food as it is one of the foundational flavours that gives Thai food its unique taste. However, if you have allergies or just can't find it anywhere, you can substitute with extra soy sauce, oyster sauce, coconut aminos, or vegan fish sauce (usually made from mushrooms)

    Storage

    Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days. If you served it with rice and have some leftover it all comes together beautifully as a Thai basil chicken fried rice the next day!

    Pro tip

    If you are doubling this recipe I recommend cooking it in 2 batches. Keep it warm in a low oven while you make the second batch and fry the eggs. A double batch will overcrowd the pan and become "soggy".

    What to serve it with

    The classic choice is, of course, Jasmine rice. You can also serve it with Basmati or any rice of your choice. If you are looking for low-carb options cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles are great options.

    For a crunchy side dish try this Pickled Asian Carrots and Daikon recipe or my favorite Easy Cucumber Salad. And for a perfect ending try this Panna Cotta With Coconut Milk.

    Other recipes you might like

    • Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry With Pad Thai Sauce
    • Thai Style Chicken Stir-Fry
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    📖 Recipe

    prepared stir fry in the frying pan

    Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry With Fried Egg

    This stir-fry comes together as quickly as it takes to cook the rice!
    4.92 from 12 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Thai
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 407kcal
    Author: Andrea Mut
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    Ingredients

    The Sauce

    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • ¼ cup water

    The Stir-Fry

    • 3 tablespoon avocado oil or other high heat oil, plus more for the eggs
    • 6 medium to large cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped (not minced, see photo above)
    • 6 fresh Thai red chili peppers, adjust for desired spice level
    • 454 g ground chicken (1 lb)
    • 1 small-medium red pepper, cut into strips (about 1 cup)
    • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces
    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoon cold water
    • 1 bunch, Thai basil (3 cups loosely packed)
    • 4 large eggs

    Instructions

    • Mix together soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and ¼ cup water and set aside. Prepare and measure the remaining ingredients as listed above.
    • Heat 3 tablespoon avocado oil in a wok or large frying pan on high heat until it is hot. Add garlic and remove pan from heat. Let sizzle and cook until garlic starts turning golden brown.
    • Return to heat and add ground chicken, red pepper, green beans, and fresh chili peppers. Stir-fry for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, breaking up the chicken with the spoon.
    • Add soy sauce mixture and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the cornstarch mixed with water and stir until thickened, 1 minute. Add the fresh basil leaves and turn off the heat. Stir until the basil leaves are wilted. Set aside while you make the eggs.
    • For the crispy fried eggs I like to cook one egg at a time. Heat 2 tablespoon avocado oil in a small non-stick frying pan, over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add one egg. When the edges start to crisp and bubble up, tilt the pan slightly, and with a large spoon scoop some oil on top of the egg to cook the top. When the egg yolk is cooked to your liking transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate. Prepare the 3 remaining eggs.
    • Serve over Jasmine rice or any of the above suggestions, topped with a fried egg.

    Notes

    STORAGE - Leftovers will keep in the fridge, covered, for 3 days. 
     
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 271mg | Sodium: 957mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g
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    1. Stephanie Ryan says

      January 05, 2024 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love all of your recipes that I’ve tried, but this is my absolute favourite! I do not use ground chicken, instead I use chopped chicken breast. Oh the flavours, it brings me back to my favourite Thai restaurant that I used to go to in Georgetown, ON that I haven’t been able to replace since moving away.
      Thanks again for sharing this Andrea!

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      • Andrea says

        January 05, 2024 at 3:02 pm

        My pleasure Stephanie and I'm so happy you are enjoying the Thai Basil Chicken! Thanks so much for commenting

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    2. Jennifer Hawley says

      May 27, 2023 at 2:15 pm

      Can I use dried Birds Eye peppers?

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      • Andrea says

        May 27, 2023 at 5:02 pm

        Yes you can but I can't say how much since I haven't tested it out. Dried chilis are often milder so play around with the quantity to get the right spice level for you. Let me know how it turns out!

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    3. Janet Marks says

      May 23, 2023 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe. Did not add eggs as the don’t agree with me, but this is my new stir fry recipe. The kids loved it too

      Thanks

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      • Andrea says

        May 24, 2023 at 6:59 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting

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    4. Jen C says

      January 31, 2023 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      Finally tried this recipe on the weekend. Wow, wow, wow. It is amazing. The flavours are wonderful and the fried egg on top is the perfect "cherry on top!" We are adding it into our regular rotation. Thanks again, again, again Andrea! You are keeping us healthy and very well fed.

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    5. Shelley says

      October 06, 2022 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      Hi Andrea,
      I made this recipe last night and LOVED it! The recipe was easy, fast and very flavourful.
      I had a hard time finding Thai basil. I ended up having to buy two potted Thai basil plants from the grocery store and strip the leaves! LOL
      Any suggestions for a grocery store in the GTA that carries this item regularly? I live in Burlington.

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      • Andrea says

        October 06, 2022 at 2:22 pm

        Hi Shelley, I'm so happy you enjoyed the stir-fry. It's a staple around here! Do a search for an Asian supermarket in your area and you might be able to find something. You can always use regular basil instead. I have to do that often since I moved out of the city and when I don't have any growing in my garden. It's delicious either way!

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        • Shelley says

          October 07, 2022 at 2:29 pm

          Thanks, Andrea! I wondered if it would be okay to use regular basil. I always like to try a recipe as it was meant to be, but I'm glad to know I can use the regular type, if needed.

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    6. Heather Best says

      April 11, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this recipe! It's a amazing dish. I will definitely make it for company. My husband was absolutely amazed. I just can't rave enough! I have tryed many of Andrea's recipes and they are all fabulous. I'm on the Livy Method and make so many of these recipes! Keep creating! Thank you Andrea

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      • Andrea says

        April 12, 2022 at 6:38 am

        Hi Heather!
        I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying the recipes! Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I appreciate the support!

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    7. Leslie 💖 says

      April 09, 2022 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight for my husband, daughter and son-in-law. It was a huge hit! My son-in-law said it was all of his favourite foods. I was afraid of the Thai chilies so I use jalapeños and it was fantastic! It was so easy to put together. Yummy! I will make it again!

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      • Andrea says

        April 10, 2022 at 7:15 am

        Hi Leslie!
        I'm so happy you all enjoyed it! Jalapeños are a great substitute when you want to keep the heat level down 👌😀

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    8. Susan says

      April 08, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      Sounds great, and so easy! Another winner for sure!

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    9. Kelly says

      April 08, 2022 at 10:20 am

      Hey Andrea?
      Is there a substitute for fish sauce? Also does any grocery store sell Thai Basil?

      Thanks

      Kelly

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      • Andrea says

        April 08, 2022 at 10:48 am

        Hi Kelly!
        If you check out the post above the recipe card I have a section called Substitutes that lists substitutes for fish sauce. Thai basil is sold in some grocery stores but you will have better luck in an Asian supermarket or specialty store. Hope that helps!

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