Fried Chicken with Chili and Basil
4 servings
60 minutes
Fried chicken with chili and basil is a vibrant representative of Thai cuisine, combining spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. This recipe has roots in Thailand's street food scene, where fresh ingredients and intense aromas create a true gastronomic delight. The golden-crusted chicken fillet is infused with a rich bouquet of garlic, shallots, and hot chili peppers, while the addition of soy and fish sauces adds depth to the dish's flavor. The finishing touch is fresh basil, which gives the dish refreshing herbal notes. It can be served with rice to soften the spiciness, making it ideal for lovers of spicy and aromatic Asian flavors.
1
Heat the wok well and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the chopped chicken and fry on high heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken breast fillet: 450 g
2
Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil. Sauté the garlic and sliced onion in half rings over high heat for 3 minutes until golden.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Shallot: 1 head
- Finely chopped garlic: 3 tablespoons
3
Return the chicken to the wok and add sliced chili, fish and soy sauces, and sugar. Fry on high heat for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Add basil leaves, mix, and serve.
- Red chili pepper: 3 pieces
- Fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Basil leaves: 20 pieces
