Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Fried Rice
A fundamental in Thai cuisine, this fried rice with Thai basil is an excellent way to repurpose leftover rice. Customize the spice level to suit your preferences. I source Thai basil from a nearby Asian market; its distinct flavor, unlike regular basil, significantly enhances this dish. While it's quick and relatively simple to prepare, be prepared for continuous stirring during the cooking process.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ cup peanut oil for frying
- 6 large cloves garlic clove, crushed
- 2 serrano peppers, crushed
- 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 2 cups sweet Thai basil
- 1 cucumber, sliced (Optional)
- ½ cup cilantro sprigs (Optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Add garlic and Serrano peppers, stirring quickly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the wok from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Garnish with sliced cucumber and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 794kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 29gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 6mg
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