Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

A traditional Thai dish in the Chicken classification, featuring 9 distinct ingredients. Follow the measured proportions below for authentic results.

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Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

Recipe Reference #53201

Ingredients

0/9 prepped

Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons
Chicken
450g
Garlic
3 tblsp chopped
Shallots
3 tblsp chopped
Red Chilli
3
Fish Sauce
2 tablespoons
Soy Sauce
2 tsp
Sugar
2 tsp
Basil Leaves
Handful

Preparation Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning prep work.

Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is very hot, then add 1 tbsp of the oil. When it is very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over a high heat for 8-10 minutes, until browned all over. Using a slotted spoon, take the chicken from the pan and set aside.

step 2 Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil. Toss in the garlic and shallots and stir fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown.

step 3 Return the chicken to the wok and add the chillies, fish sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar. Stir fry over a high heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the basil leaves and serve at once.