Garlic and Basil Chicken Recipe

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

• Slice 1 onion.
• Roughly mince a handful of garlic.
• Cut 1 pepper into pieces, removing the seeds for mild spiciness.
• Rinse Thai basil leaves and remove from stems.

Step 2: Prepare Chicken

• Use skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut each into 4 pieces, or chicken breast cut smaller.
• Marinate chicken with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, white pepper powder, corn starch, and a little rice wine (optional).
• Mix well and let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3: Start Cooking

• Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add ginger slices and let them sizzle for about 1 minute.

Step 4: Cook Chicken

• Add marinated chicken to the pan and spread evenly.
• Pan-fry both sides until golden brown.

Step 5: Add Aromatics and Seasoning

• Add garlic and pepper pieces to the chicken.
• Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
• Season with a little soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar.
• Mix well.

Step 6: Add Rice Wine and Simmer

• Add a generous amount of rice wine (or water as substitute).
• Cook uncovered until the sauce boils vigorously to cook off alcohol.
• Cover the pan and cook for another 1 minute to ensure chicken is cooked through.

Step 7: Finish Dish

• Remove the lid and turn off heat.
• Add Thai basil leaves and mix gently; no cooking needed for basil.

Step 8: Serve

• Serve hot with rice for a fulfilling meal.

Enjoy your garlic and basil chicken!