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Thai Chicken Fried Rice with Basil
Delicious fried rice that's just so easy to make!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 325 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Thai red chili pepper
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 1/3 cup Thai holy basil regular basil ok
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry the garlic in oil until golden; then add the chilies and chicken and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked.
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Add the rice, sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce, and stir-fry, mixing gently.
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When well mixed, add the shallots, basil leaves and cilantro; cook another minute or so, and serve.
Recipe Notes
If you desire, serve with lime wedges, chile sauce, fish sauce, or soy sauce at the table.