Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

A fragrant, speedy stir-fry with holy basil notes and a savoury-sweet sauce.

SHOPPING LIST

• chicken breast fillets500g
• basil1 bunch
• garlic4 cloves
• red chilli2
• fish sauce3 tbsp
• dark soy sauce1 tbsp
• brown sugar1 tbsp
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• jasmine rice300g

METHOD

1. 1Cook the jasmine rice according to the packet instructions and keep warm.
2. 2Slice the chicken breast fillets into thin strips.
3. 3Finely chop the garlic and red chilli.
4. 4Mix the fish sauce, dark soy sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl.
5. 5Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes until cooked through with no pink.
6. 6Add the garlic and chilli and stir-fry for 1 minute.
7. 7Pour in the sauce and toss for 2 minutes until the chicken is coated.
8. 8Tear in the basil leaves and stir through for 30 seconds.
9. 9Serve the chicken over the rice.

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