17 Amazing Thai Chicken Recipes Perfect for any Occasion
FEBRUARY 01, 2023
THAI CHICKEN
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When it comes to Asian-inspired cuisine, Thai chicken recipes are among the most delicious and versatile. Easily adaptable to any taste Thai chicken dishes are guaranteed to please any palate.
And the best part? They are incredibly easy to make! With just a few ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a flavorful Thai chicken dinner that your family will love. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best Thai chicken recipes, so you can explore the flavors of Thailand right in your own kitchen.
From quick and easy weeknight meals to special occasion centerpieces, these recipes will make you a Thai cooking expert in no time.
Go Usto
Thai Chicken, Ginger Greens & Brown Rice
Think making healthy choices means being hungry? Think again! This Thai-style dish combines protein-packed chicken breast, fibre-rich brown rice and vibrant veg to keep you fuller for longer.
11,813
17
25 min
TOTAL TIME
535
CALORIES
$4.39
PER SERVING
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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Chef John's version of this classic Thai dish, made with freshly chopped chicken thighs and fresh basil, has a rich sauce that cooks down into a caramelized glaze.
1,198
59,420
6,128
25 min
TOTAL TIME
775
CALORIES
$2.67
PER SERVING
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Sidewalk Shoes
Sticky Thai Chicken
Sweet, spicy, sticky and juicy! These are so easy to make, they will become a go to weeknight dinner!
15
138
2
50 min
TOTAL TIME
373
CALORIES
$1.78
PER SERVING
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Inquiring Chef
Thai-Style Grilled Chicken
Thai-Style Grilled Chicken is chicken marinated in garlic, lemongrass, cilantro, and fish sauce. The result is tender, golden brown, crispy skin chicken with layers of flavor. As the name implies, the chicken is usually grilled, but we’ve provided an oven roasting method that is nearly as good as t...
1
105
5
40 min
TOTAL TIME
480
CALORIES
$3.43
PER SERVING
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Dinner Then Dessert
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is an easy weeknight meal made with coconut milk, lime juice, peanut butter, ginger and garlic. Skip the delivery!
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1,862
4 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
359
CALORIES
$0.82
PER SERVING
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The Girl on Bloor
Meal Prep Thai Basil Chicken
This Meal Prep Thai Basil Chicken is a healthy stir fry idea that doubles as an easy 30-minute dinner or the perfect make-ahead lunch - it's slightly spicy & packed with fresh herbs!
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3,896
25
40 min
TOTAL TIME
552
CALORIES
$3.59
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Glazed Thai Basil Chicken
Tantalize your taste buds with this Glazed Thai Basil Chicken dish featuring bold and authentic flavors. Fragrant Thai basil perfectly complements the savory sauce that doubles as a glaze. Enjoy the delightful texture and taste of hand-chopped chicken, combined with the convenience of having all ing...
2
25 min
TOTAL TIME
776
CALORIES
$3.76
PER SERVING
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
3 SERVINGS
2 cups hot cooked rice
Directions
13 STEPS
1
In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar until well blended.
2
Heat a large skillet over high heat.
3
Drizzle vegetable oil into the skillet.
4
Add the coarsely chopped chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color, about 2-3 minutes.
5
Mix in sliced shallots, minced garlic, and minced Thai chilies.
6
Continue cooking on high heat until some of the juices start to caramelize in the bottom of the pan, approximately 2-3 more minutes.
7
Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until the sauce begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
8
Pour the rest of the sauce into the skillet.
9
Cook and stir until the sauce deglazes the bottom of the pan.
10
Continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the sauce glazes onto the chicken.
11
Remove the skillet from heat.
12
Add the thinly sliced Thai basil leaves to the chicken, and stir until the basil wilts, about 20 seconds.
13
Serve the delicious Glazed Thai Basil Chicken over hot cooked rice.
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Skinny Fitalicious
Meal Prep Thai Almond Chicken
Meal Prep Thai Almond Chicken! Packed with flavor and nourishment, this meal prep recipe is quick to make and filling. Made in 30 minutes, you will love this creamy, Thai flavored chicken. Paleo + Low Calorie + Gluten Free
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397
30 min
TOTAL TIME
477
CALORIES
$2.15
PER SERVING
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Mommy's Home Cooking
One Pot Easy Thai Chicken with Rice
This amazing One Pot Easy Thai Chicken with Rice makes for an exotic and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
6
11
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
616
CALORIES
$1.79
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Better Than Takeout Sweet Thai Basil Chicken.
30 minutes, one pan, no oven, better than takeout, Sweet Thai Basil Chicken. Serve over steamed rice and top with fresh mangos. Delicious and healthy too!
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32,691
238
25 min
TOTAL TIME
478
CALORIES
$3.87
PER SERVING
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A Wicked Whisk
Spicy Thai Chicken with Coconut Lime Quinoa
Spicy Thai Chicken with Coconut Lime Quinoa is tender, moist chicken simmered in a spicy Thai sauce and paired with creamy coconut lime quinoa. Sweet, spicy and sticky, this Spicy Thai Chicken with Coconut Lime Quinoa is sure to be your new favorite 30 minute meal!
13
546
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
729
CALORIES
$1.99
PER SERVING
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Heather Likes Food
Grilled Thai Chicken Bowls with Peanut Sauce
Flavorful, crisp, and healthy these comforting Thai-flavored bowls will be a hit on your dinner table.
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376
38
3 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
821
CALORIES
$6.59
PER SERVING
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Ambitious Kitchen
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken with Sticky Coconut Purple Rice
Slow cooker Thai-inspired peanut chicken served over a scrumptious sticky coconut purple rice. This healthy peanut chicken recipe is packed with protein and veggies for the perfect meal prep or a weeknight dinner. This is a dish you'll make again and again!
17
2,989
179
3 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
543
CALORIES
$1.79
PER SERVING
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Damn Delicious
Easy Thai Chicken
So sticky, so tender, so moist and just packed with so much flavor. And it’s an easy peasy weeknight meal, made in 30 min or less!
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521
40 min
TOTAL TIME
247
CALORIES
$0.98
PER SERVING
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Food and Wine
Thai Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Cilantro stems get in the act in this recipe; they're pureed with the leaves, jalapeños, garlic, fish sauce, and sesame oil to make a flavorful coating for grilled chicken. The dipping sauce, which also contains cilantro, is a classic Thai sweet-and-sour sauce.
Plus: More Chicken Recipes and Tips
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368
12
30 min
TOTAL TIME
368
CALORIES
$1.35
PER SERVING
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Food and Wine
Thai Chicken with Basil
An abundance of whole basil leaves joins chicken and fiery red chiles for a quick, delicious,and decidedly spicy stir-fry. Holy basil is the most authentic choice, but any variety will do. Plus: More Chicken Recipes and Tips
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454
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
373
CALORIES
$2.38
PER SERVING
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Healthy Fitness Meals
Thai Basil Chicken
This Thai Basil Chicken recipe serves up the most delicious and easy chicken! Honey, garlic, basil, chicken, and a host of other goodies!
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14
20 min
TOTAL TIME
329
CALORIES
$2.09
PER SERVING
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Soup Addict
Thai Chicken with Rice Noodles
A super fast meal featuring mouthwatering Thai seasoning - it's dinner on the table in 20 minutes.
4
3
20 min
TOTAL TIME
588
CALORIES
$2.22
PER SERVING
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