asian · 0 min · serves 4

Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 450g chicken
• 3 tbsp garlic
• 3 tbsp shallot
• 3 chilli_unit chilli
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp white sugar
• 1 basil_unit fresh basil

Method

1. 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.
2. step 2
3. Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil. Toss in the garlic and shallots and stir fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown.
4. step 3
5. 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.