Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Style)

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

• 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 to 3 Thai or serrano chilies, sliced
• 1 shallot or ½ small onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
• 2 tsp (8 g) sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
• 1 cup (25 g) packed fresh basil leaves
• 4 fried eggs and cooked jasmine rice to serve

Instructions

1. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce and sugar in a small bowl.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Fry garlic, chilies and shallot 30 seconds.
3. Add the chicken and break it up. Stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through and reaching 165°F (74°C).
4. Pour in the sauce and toss 1 minute, until it clings.
5. Turn off the heat and fold in the basil until just wilted.
6. Serve over rice with a fried egg.