Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 500g Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Bird's eye chili, finely chopped
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• to taste Salt

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
2. 2.Add minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chili. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3.Add thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry until cooked through.
4. 4.In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water.
5. 5.Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
6. 6.Add torn fresh basil leaves and stir-fry for another minute until wilted.
7. 7.Season with salt to taste.
8. 8.Serve hot over steamed rice.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor extra heat, increase the amount of bird's eye chili.
• chevron_rightFeel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the stir-fry.
• chevron_rightUse Thai holy basil if you can find it for an authentic flavor.