Thai Basil Chicken


Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup sliced shallots
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced serrano or thai chilis
  • 1 cup thinly sliced thai basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Whisk chicken broth, white and brown sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved
  2. Chop shallot, chili and mince 4 cloves of garlic
  3. Heat skillet over high heat, add vegetable oil. Add chicken and stir fry 3-4 minutes until it loses its pink color
  4. Stir in shallot, garlic and chili and sautee 2-3 minutes until some of the juices caramelize on the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add a tablespoon of the sauce to the skillet cook and stir until it begins to caramelize 1-2 minutes
  6. Add the rest of the sauce, cook and stir until it has deglazed the bottom of the pan. Cook 1-2 minutes and remove from heat
  7. Add the basil, stir until wilted
  8. Serve over rice

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