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This is a quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring coarsely chopped chicken, a savory-sweet sauce, and a generous amount of fresh basil. The combination of spicy chilies, fragrant garlic, and aromatic basil creates a dish that is a true classic and a favorite for good reason. It's a perfect weeknight meal that comes together in minutes.
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Whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside. Hand-chop chicken thighs and prepare aromatics and basil. → Stir-fry the chopped chicken in a smoking hot pan until cooked through. → Add shallots, garlic, and chilies, and cook for two more minutes until fragrant. → Add the sauce in two stages, allowing it to caramelize and reduce to a glaze. → Turn off the heat, stir in a large amount of fresh basil until just wilted, and serve immediately with rice and an optional fried egg.
Whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside. Hand-chop chicken thighs and prepare aromatics and basil. → Stir-fry the chopped chicken in a smoking hot pan until cooked through. → Add shallots, garlic, and chilies, and cook for two more minutes until fragrant. → Add the sauce in two stages, allowing it to caramelize and reduce to a glaze. → Turn off the heat, stir in a large amount of fresh basil until just wilted, and serve immediately with rice and an optional fried egg.
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Hand-chopping the chicken thighs gives a much better texture than pre-ground chicken. Briefly freezing the chicken for 10-15 minutes makes it easier to chop.
Using the highest possible heat is essential for this dish to develop the proper flavor and caramelization.
While authentic Thai Holy Basil is ideal, regular sweet basil is a perfectly acceptable and delicious substitute.
The amount of basil may seem like a lot, but it wilts down significantly. Don't be shy with it!
Serving with a fried egg on top is the traditional way to enjoy this dish in Thailand and is highly recommended.
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