Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 units red Thai chilies, sliced
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 unit lime, cut into wedges

• 1 cup cooked jasmine rice, for serving
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method

1. 01
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. 02
   Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies to the pan, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. 03
   Add the thinly sliced chicken to the pan and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 04
   Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, mixing well to combine the flavors.
5. 05
   Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan and toss with the chicken until wilted and fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
6. 06
   Remove the pan from heat and serve the stir-fry hot, garnished with lime wedges and optional jasmine rice and cilantro.