Name: Quick Thai Basil Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp oyster sauce; 30 g brown sugar; 4 tsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 150 g green beans; 1 red pepper, chopped; 300 g chicken breast; 4 shallots, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 red chilli, cut length ways and de-seeded; handful basil leaves; 150 g jasmine rice, to serve; prawn crackers, to server

1

In a bowl mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar and set aside.

2

Heat the oil in a wok or heavy, high-walled skillet over high heat, add the bell pepper and green beans to the hot wok. Stir-fry for one minute.

3

Add in the chicken and stir-fry until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes.

4

Stir in the shallots, garlic, and Thai chilies cook for about 1 more minute. Then, pour in the prepared sauce.

5

Continue to cook until the sauce begins to glaze onto the meat, about 1-2 more minutes.

6

Stir in the Basil leaves and cook until the chicken is completely cooked through, the basil is wilted, and the liquid has mostly evaporated.

7

Serve warm with rice and prawn crackers.

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