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Spicy Thai Chicken Stir Fry

Spicy Thai Chicken Stir Fry

Looking for a bold, sizzling dinner that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes? This Spicy Thai Chicken Stir Fry brings the heat, sweet, and umami to your plate—fast. Ideal for weeknights, it’s an easy, flavor-packed meal you’ll make again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, LUNCH
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce for a subtle salty base
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce deeper color and richer flavor
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce adds essential Thai umami punch
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce thickens and sweetens naturally
  • 1 teaspoon sugar balances salt and spice
For the Stir Fry Base
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil like peanut or vegetable oil
  • 3 small Thai red chilies finely chopped, adjust for heat
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 500 g ground chicken lean or thigh meat
  • 3 stalks scallions sliced
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves loosely packed

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Sauce: In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  2. Heat the Oil & Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high. Add chilies and garlic; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add the Onions: Add sliced onions and sauté 2–3 minutes until translucent and slightly caramelized.
  4. Brown the Chicken: Increase heat. Add ground chicken and break it up with a spatula. Cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and slightly golden.
  5. Stir in the Sauce: Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat chicken and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add Fresh Elements: Add scallions and cilantro. Stir 30 seconds until just wilted.
  7. Serve Hot: Serve immediately with jasmine rice or noodles. Garnish with extra cilantro or chilies if desired.

Notes

Use fewer chilies or substitute with red bell pepper for a milder version. Try adding bell peppers or green beans for extra veggies. Swap chicken with turkey, shrimp, or tofu. Hoisin can replace oyster sauce for a sweeter touch. For restaurant-quality sear, use a cast iron or carbon steel pan.