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spicy Thai basil chicken over jasmine rice in a wide horizontal shot, flecked with red chilies and bright green basil, a fried egg on the side, a lime wedge and chopsticks nearby on a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Stir-fried chicken with basil, chili, and a sweet and salty sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 4 Thai chilies minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Stir-fry the garlic and chilies for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up.
  4. Stir in fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar and toss to coat.
  5. Fold in the basil leaves until just wilted and serve over rice.

Notes

Serve with a crispy fried egg on top for the full street-food experience.