Thai Stir Fry Chicken with Basil

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Soy sauce provides a lower-calorie option while maintaining flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce can substitute for fish sauce in flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sliced shallots; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced chicken; stir-fry until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.

Add chopped red chili; stir-fry for another minute.

Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce; mix well.

Add sugar and pepper; stir until combined.

Add fresh basil leaves; toss until wilted, about 1 minute.

Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice over the dish.

Serve hot over steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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