Basil Fried Rice with Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.5 chicken thigh cut into bite sized cubes
• 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
• 5 chili peppers (optional)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cup leftover cooked rice
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 bunch thai basil
• Salt, as desired
• Cucumbers, sliced (optional)
• 1 stalk green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the chicken: Mix chicken with ½ Tbsp...: Marinate the chicken: Mix chicken with ½ Tbsp fish sauce, ½ Tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir-fry aromatics: Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a...: Stir-fry aromatics: Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a wok/pan. Add garlic and chili peppers; stir until fragrant. Add onions and cook until translucent.

3. 3

   Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until...: Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned. Push veggies/chicken to one side.

4. 4

   Scramble eggs: Add a little oil if needed,...: Scramble eggs: Add a little oil if needed, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until mostly set.

5. 5

   Add rice & sauces: Stir in leftover rice,...: Add rice & sauces: Stir in leftover rice, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, and 1 Tbsp oyster sauce. Mix well and stir-fry 3–5 minutes until heated through.

6. 6

   Finish with basil: Add Thai basil and cook...: Finish with basil: Add Thai basil and cook just 20 seconds before removing from heat. Top with green onions and serve with cucumbers.