Thai-Inspired Chicken & Basil Stir Fry

recipe

• Step 1
  Peel & thinly slice the shallots.
• Step 2
  Peel & thinly slice the garlic.
• Step 3
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the shallots & cook for 2-3 min, until softened. Add the garlic & cook for 1-2 more min.
• Step 4
  Add the ground chicken & cook for 4-5 min, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When the chicken is cooked (no pink remaining), add the soy sauce, fish sauce & sugar. Keep cooking for 2-3 more min, until the liquid has thickened & coated the chicken.
• Step 5
  Remove from the heat. Add the basil leaves & toss to wilt.
• Step 6
  Heat the rice according to package instructions.
• Step 7
  Serve the chicken & basil stir fry over rice. Enjoy!