Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

Juicy chicken, crisp vegetables and fragrant basil make this speedy stir-fry a colourful midweek favourite.

⏱️ Prep, Cook & Serve

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Serves: 4

🧂 Ingredients

• 500g boneless chicken thighs, sliced
• 1½ tbsp Thai Stir-Fry Spice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 150g green beans, trimmed
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• Juice of ½ lime
• A handful of fresh basil
• Jasmine rice, to serve

🔪 Method

1. Mix the soy sauce, honey, lime juice and Thai Stir-Fry Spice.
2. Heat a wok until very hot. Add the oil and chicken, then stir-fry for 6–7 minutes.
3. Add the pepper, beans and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, keeping the vegetables crisp.
4. Pour in the sauce and toss for 1–2 minutes until glossy.
5. Fold through the basil and serve with jasmine rice.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Add sliced chilli for extra heat.
• Top with toasted cashews if allergies allow.

💛 Why It Works

High heat browns the chicken quickly while the blend brings lemongrass, ginger, basil and warm aromatic depth.

🍳 Cook’s Tip

Slice everything before heating the wok—the cooking moves quickly.

🛒 Get the Blend

Make this recipe with our Thai Stir-Fry Spice.

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