Chicken Basil Fried Rice | asian Style Recipes | Hina Barkat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Tofu is a plant-based option, while ground pork is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Soy sauce reduces calories, and homemade sauce can be made from pantry staples.

basil leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach provides similar nutrients, while cilantro is a more affordable herb.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and salt is a basic alternative.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Heat some oil in a wok and add the chicken and sliced garlic. Fry until the chicken changes color.

Add white pepper powder, black pepper powder, and chicken powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Then, add stir-fry sauce and soy sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add basil leaves and fry for a minute.

Next, add sliced onion and fry for another minute.

Finally, add boiled rice and stir-fry sauce. Toss everything until it’s well combined.

Season with salt to taste and mix well.

Garnish with fresh basil and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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