Ken Hom s Stir-Fried Chicken with Chilli & Basil
A traditional Thai dish packed with aromatic flavors, this stir-fried chicken is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick meal.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 450g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic
- 3 tbsp finely sliced shallots
- 2 fresh green or red chillies, seeded and finely shredded
- 2 tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- A large handful of Thai or ordinary basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large frying pan until very hot. Add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over high heat for 8-10 minutes until browned all over. Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil. Toss in the garlic and shallots, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Return the chicken to the wok. Add the chillies, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry over high heat for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Finally, stir in the basil leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
200 kcal, 9g fat, 2g saturates, 6g carbs, 3g sugars, 0g fiber, 25g protein, 2.07g salt
