Thai Style Chicken and Basil Stir Fry
A hot, garlicky chicken stir fry with fresh basil, lime and chilli, ready in twenty minutes.
- Time25 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.79 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the rice in unsalted water following the packet, usually 12 minutes. Keep warm.
12 min - 2
Heat the oil in a wok until very hot. Stir fry the chicken for 4 minutes until golden. Lift out.
4 min - 3
Add the garlic, chilli, pepper and beans. Stir fry for 3 minutes until just tender but still crunchy.
3 min - 4
Return the chicken with the ginger, white pepper, rice vinegar and lime juice. Toss for 1 minute.
- 5
Take off the heat and stir through the basil until it wilts. Serve over the rice with extra lime wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.