Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice That's Bursting with Flavor

This Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Rice

3 cups Cold day-old Jasmine Rice Use for best texture
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil High smoke point oil

For the Chicken

250 grams Boneless skinless Chicken Breast Can substitute with shrimp or pork
1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Opt for gluten-free if necessary

For the Flavor Base

2 pieces Bird's Eye Chili Adjust heat level
3 cloves Garlic Mince finely or smash into a paste

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Sweet Dark Soy Sauce Choose gluten-free if needed

For the Fresh Component

1 cup Fresh Thai Basil Substitute with sweet basil if unavailable

Optional Protein

200 grams Crispy Tofu Pan-fried until golden for best texture

Equipment

wok
medium bowl
Mortar and pestle

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Marinate the chicken in fish sauce for 10 minutes.
Create a paste with minced garlic and Bird's Eye chilies.
Stir-fry the marinated chicken in vegetable oil until golden brown.
Add garlic and chili paste in the wok, then add the rice and stir well.
Combine cooked chicken and sweet dark soy sauce in the wok.
Add fresh Thai basil leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cooking on high heat ensures the rice gets crispy. Always use cold, day-old rice for best results.

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