Thai Basil Chicken

This is delicious with shrimp as well. You can use a variety of vegetables as desired - mushrooms, eggplant, zuchinni all work well.

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

1 1/2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon thai basil paste
2 teaspoons soya sauce
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 Tablespoon honey
1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 cup bell pepper, shredded
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
10 leaves fresh basil

Method

  1. Cut the chicken into thin strips. Heat the oil in a wok and fry the basil paste until fragrant. Add the chicken strips and stir fry for 3 minutes.
  2. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, fish sauce, and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. In a separate pan with a small amount of oil cook bell peppers, green onions, and basil leaves.
  4. Combine cooked veggies with cooked chicken and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with steamed rice.

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