Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

Step 1

In a mortar and pestle, grind the chilis and garlic until they are in rough pieces, but haven’t quite formed a paste. (Note: If you don’t have a mortar and pestle or prefer not to use them, you can finely chop the chilis and garlic. Be careful when handling Bird’s Eye Chilis - they can sting your fingers and anything you touch; these are best handled while wearing gloves.) Set aside.

Step 2

Combine sweet Thai soy sauce, light Thai soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Set sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat.

Step 4

When oil is hot, add chilis and garlic and saute until fragrant, ~1 minute.

Step 5

Add chicken, stirring until chicken is nearly cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 6

Pour sauce into wok and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce reduces and has coated the chicken.

Step 7

Stir in basil until it is wilted, about 1 minute more.

Step 8

Serve over rice with fried egg on top and extra fish sauce on the side.