THAI CHICKEN FRIED RICE WITH BASIL RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick wok over high heat.
• Meanwhile, season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
• When the wok is very hot, add 2 tsp of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook on high until its browned all over and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
• Remove chicken from wok and set aside, add the eggs, pinch of salt and cook a minute or two until done. Set aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the wok and add the onion, scallions and garlic. Saute 1 minute, add the chili pepper if using, tomatoes and stir in all the rice.
• Add the soy sauce and fish sauce stir to mix all the ingredients.
• Keep stirring a few minutes, then add egg and chicken back to the wok.
• Adjust soy sauce if needed and stir well another 30 seconds.

Steps:

• Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
• Spray a wok or large frying pan with olive oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add the garlic and chili (or serrano) peppers and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the red pepper and onion and stir fry until the onion is translucent. If using chicken or beef, add it with the the onion and red pepper. Cook until chicken is done, or beef is about medium.
• Push ingredients in the wok/pan aside and quickly scramble the egg.
• Add the oyster sauce mixture and stir everything together.
• Raise the heat to high and add the chilled rice. Stir until blended with the sauce and other ingredients, breaking up clumps of rice with the back of a spoon.
• Add more soy, oyster, or fish sauce, if necessary (or to taste).
• When everything is blended together and rice is hot, remove from heat and stir in the basil.
• Garnish with cilantro, if desired.