Chicken pieces with basil and garlic
4 servings
15 minutes
Chicken pieces with basil and garlic are a fragrant dish of Chinese cuisine that combines the spiciness of garlic, the heat of chili, and the freshness of basil. It draws inspiration from traditional Chinese stir-frying techniques in a wok, allowing the ingredients to reveal their full flavor depth. The chicken, infused with soy and fish sauces with a hint of sweetness from sugar, becomes tender and juicy. Basil adds a fresh spicy note that perfectly complements the spices. This dish is served with aromatic jasmine rice that softens the fiery taste of pepper and makes the combination harmonious. An ideal choice for lovers of rich flavors, this dish not only warms but also energizes, providing true gastronomic pleasure.
1
Chop the garlic cloves and place them in a mortar. Add the deseeded and chopped chili. Grind everything well.
- Garlic: 10 cloves
- Fresh chili peppers: 6 pieces
2
In a large pan, heat vegetable oil well, add the garlic mixture, and sauté, stirring, for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Garlic: 10 cloves
- Vegetable oil: 0.3 glass
3
Add diced chicken and cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes until done.
- Chicken breast fillet: 900 g
4
Add soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and 1.5 teaspoons of pepper. Then add basil and cook for another minute, stirring. Season with more pepper to taste and serve with boiled jasmine rice.
- Fish sauce: 1.3 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar: 4.5 teaspoons
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Basil leaves: 3 glasss
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Jasmine rice: to taste