Stir-fried Chicken with Chilies & Basil

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 lb chicken breast
• 3 tbsp garlic
• 3 tbsp shallots
• 3 red chilies
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sugar
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves

Steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat until very hot.
2. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 8-10 minutes until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Reheat the wok with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add garlic and shallots, stir-fry for 3 minutes until golden.
4. Return the chicken to the wok. Add chilies, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.
5. Stir-fry for another 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.