Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 500g Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced into thin strips
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 Thai bird's eye chilies, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• to taste Salt
• for serving Cooked jasmine rice

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
2. 2.Add minced garlic and sliced Thai chilies. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3.Add sliced chicken breast and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
4. 4.In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.
5. 5.Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
6. 6.Add torn basil leaves and stir-fry for an additional 1 minute until wilted.
7. 7.Season with salt to taste.
8. 8.Serve the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken over jasmine rice.
9. 9.Enjoy the explosion of flavors!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor an extra kick of heat, add more Thai bird's eye chilies.
• chevron_rightIf you can't find Thai bird's eye chilies, you can substitute with serrano or jalapeno peppers.
• chevron_rightMake sure to tear the basil leaves rather than chopping them to release their full flavor.
• chevron_rightServe the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken with a side of cucumber slices to cool down the spiciness.