How to Make Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the bold flavors of Thai cuisine with the comfort of fried rice. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves a little heat and enjoys the vibrant flavors of Thai food.

This dish is made with a combination of tender chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, and a savory blend of Thai seasonings. The key ingredient in this dish is the aromatic basil, which infuses the dish with its unique peppery and slightly sweet...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ cup peanut oil for frying
  • 6 large cloves garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 serrano peppers, crushed
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
  • 2 cups sweet Thai basil
  • 1 cucumber, sliced (Optional)
  • ½ cup cilantro sprigs (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Add garlic and Serrano peppers, stirring quickly.
  • Stir in chicken, bell pepper, onion, and oyster sauce mixture; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
  • Increase heat to high and stir in chilled rice; stir quickly until sauce is well blended with rice. Use the back of a spoon to break up any rice sticking together.
  • Remove the wok from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Garnish with sliced cucumber and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    794 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 469mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 116g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 514mg