Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

1. 1

   Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is very hot, then add 1 tbsp of the oil. When it is very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over a high heat for 8-10 minutes, until browned all over. Using a slotted spoon, take the chicken from the pan and set aside.

   8–10 minutes
2. 2

   step 2

3. 3

   Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil. Toss in the garlic and shallots and stir fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown.

   3 minutes
4. 4

   step 3

5. 5

   Return the chicken to the wok and add the chillies, fish sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar. Stir fry over a high heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the basil leaves and serve at once.

   8–10 minutes

Tip: press Space to mark the active step done · J / K to move between steps