Thai Chicken Fried Rice with Basil - Kao Pad Krapao

Another delicious way to enjoy fried rice, fragrant with the heady aroma of basil!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh  Thai red chili pepper
• 8  ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2  cups  cold cooked rice
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon fish sauce
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  chopped shallots
• 1⁄3 cup  Thai holy basil (regular basil ok)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry garlic in oil until golden; then add chilies and chicken and stir-fry until chicken is cooked.
2. Add rice, sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce, and stir-fry, mixing gently.
3. When well mixed, add shallots, basil leaves and cilantro; cook another minute or so, and serve.
4. If you desire, serve with lime wedges, chile sauce, fish sauce, or soy sauce at the table.