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Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Fried Rice

Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Fried Rice

Cost $15, save $8

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  • 10 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Sauce

    • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • Base

    • ½ cup peanut oil for frying
    • 🧄 6 large garlic cloves, crushed
    • 🌶 2 serrano peppers, crushed

  • Main

    • 🍗 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
    • 🌶 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 🧅 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • Rice and Herbs

    • 🍚 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
    • 2 cups sweet Thai basil
    • 🥒 1 cucumber, sliced (optional)
    • ½ cup cilantro sprigs (optional)

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.

3

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Add garlic and serrano peppers, stirring quickly.

4

Stir in chicken, bell pepper, onion, and oyster sauce mixture; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.

5

Increase heat to high and stir in chilled rice; stir quickly until sauce is well blended with rice. Use the back of a spoon to break up any rice sticking together.

6

Remove the wok from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Garnish with sliced cucumber and cilantro.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

794

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 116
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Use leftover rice for better texture.Thai basil is essential for authentic flavor. Substitute with regular basil only if unavailable.Keep all ingredients prepped in advance; the cooking process is fast.Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer serrano peppers.Serve immediately to enjoy the fragrance of fresh basil.