Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice: A Flavorful Delight!

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsoyster sauce

  • 2tablespoonsfish sauce

  • 1teaspoonwhite sugar

  • ½cuppeanut oil for frying

  • 6large clovesgarlic clove, crushed

  • 2serrano peppers, crushed

  • 1poundboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips

  • 1red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1onion, thinly sliced

  • 4cupscooked jasmine rice, chilled

  • 2cupssweet Thai basil

  • 1cucumber, sliced (Optional)

  • ½cupcilantro sprigs (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.

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  3. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Add garlic and Serrano peppers, stirring quickly.

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. Remove the wok from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Garnish with sliced cucumber and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories794
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
22g
28%
Saturated Fat
3g
17%
Cholesterol
46mg
15%
Sodium
469mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
116g
42%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
29g
58%
Vitamin C
34mg
38%
Calcium
99mg
8%
Iron
6mg
34%
Potassium
514mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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