Basil Chicken

Name: Basil Chicken
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium carrot, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup minced green onion; 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup torn basil leaves, plus additional 1 tablespoon; 1 cup rice, for serving

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium carrot, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced green onion
1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup torn basil leaves, plus additional 1 tablespoon
1 cup rice, for serving

Directions

1

Heat oil over medium high heat in a wok. Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and green onions and cook for 2 more minutes.
2

Add chicken to wok, leaving undisturbed for one minute before stirring. Cook 3-4 minutes until chicken browns.
3

Combine fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Add the sauce to the chicken and cook an additional 3 minutes.
4

Turn off heat and add the 1/4-cup basil to the chicken. Place rice onto the serving dishes and spoon the basil chicken on top. Sprinkle the remaining basil onto the chicken.