Stir-Fried Chicken with Chili and Basil

Name: Stir-Fried Chicken with Chili and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 450 g Chicken; 3 clove Garlic; 3 pcs Shallot; 3 pcs Red chili pepper; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 2 tsp Soy sauce; 2 tsp Sugar; bunch Basil

A spicy and aromatic Thai dish made with tender chicken, crispy chili pieces, golden garlic, and fresh basil. Prepared in minutes in a searing hot wok.

Ingredients

2 tbsp Vegetable oil
450 g Chicken
3 clove Garlic
3 pcs Shallot
3 pcs Red chili pepper
2 tbsp Fish sauce
2 tsp Soy sauce
2 tsp Sugar
bunch Basil

Instructions

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is well heated, add the chicken and stir-fry over high heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the meat is browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the wok with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Heat the wok again and add the remaining oil. Add the garlic and shallot, stir-fry for 3 minutes while stirring constantly, until they turn golden.
Return the chicken to the wok, add the sliced red chili, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry over high heat for another 8–10 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked. Finish by adding fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.