Sticky Basil Chicken

Rating

4.61 stars (76 reviews)

Keywords

basil chicken, basil chicken recipe, spicy basil chicken, spicy thai basil chicken

Ingredients

• 1/3 to 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or regular or rice vinegar)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons lite or lower-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed (light or dark))
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 to 4 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup corn starch (for dredging)
• 1.75 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if necessary)
• 1 big handful fresh basil leaves (torn into large pieces, or as desired; plus more for garnishing optionally)
• sesame seeds (optional for garnishing)

Categories

• 30-Minute Meals

Cuisine

• Asian

Reviews

• Tim on 2026-01-28 (5 stars):
  Absolutely delicious! I made this for my ex chef husband who never cooks anymore but gives helpful guidance 🤣 said, "I'd order this again" I'm saving the recipe, it's fabulous. I halved it because there's only 2 of us and followed the recipe exactly and got sheer perfection. Thank you.
• Lindy R on 2025-09-02 (5 stars):
  Five star recipe! It's quick to put together using pantry ingredients and tastes special. I used boneless, skinless thighs and they were flavorful. I will double the delicious sauce next time.
• Eric Hedlund on 2023-10-27 (5 stars):
  Quick and easy with ingredients in the fridge/pantry (except the chicken). I was looking for an Asian dish that used fresh basil (that I was growing). Served with rice, this dish is restaurant quality! Perfect balance of flavors without the chicken being deep fried. Next time I might add a little broccoli to make it feel healthier.
• Eric Hedlund on 2023-10-28 (5 stars):
  Quick and easy with ingredients in the fridge/pantry (except the chicken). I was looking for an Asian dish that used fresh basil (that I was growing). Served with rice, this dish is restaurant quality! Perfect balance of flavors without the chicken being deep fried. Next time I might add a little broccoli to make it feel healthier.
• Hellena Jones Elbling on 2022-07-27 (5 stars):
  This recipe is absolutely DELICIOUS!!! You are right... It tastes like the chicken dishes I order at a restaurant - with one exception - IT'S BETTER! Thank you for sharing this!!!
• Hellena Jones Elbling on 2022-07-27 (5 stars):
  This recipe is absolutely DELICIOUS!!! You are right... It tastes like the chicken dishes I order at a restaurant - with one exception - IT'S BETTER! Thank you for sharing this!!!
• Rose on 2022-06-03 (5 stars):
  Made this  tonight as I had lots of basil!!  Excellent.  Used 2 T garlic sauce.  Perfect!  Used half amount of chicken for 2 servings but full amount of sauce. Added veggies  lightly  pre sautéed when simmering the sauce.  Plan to also try with shrimp
• Rose on 2022-06-02 (5 stars):
  Made this  tonight as I had lots of basil!!  Excellent.  Used 2 T garlic sauce.  Perfect!  Used half amount of chicken for 2 servings but full amount of sauce. Added veggies  lightly  pre sautéed when simmering the sauce.  Plan to also try with shrimp
• Kaycee on 2022-04-20 (5 stars):
  Absolutely delicious!!!  I prepared as written and served over rice. I think when I make this again I will increase the sauce recipe so that there is more of that wonderful sauce! 
• Kaycee on 2022-04-20 (5 stars):
  Absolutely delicious!!!  I prepared as written and served over rice. I think when I make this again I will increase the sauce recipe so that there is more of that wonderful sauce! 
• Christian villatoro on 2021-07-05 (5 stars):
  I love this recipe