Thai Basil Fried Rice
Thai Basil Fried Rice is an easy dinner that is so much better than takeout! You will love this delicious spin on fried rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups of day old rice at least 4 hours old, overnight is better (read why we use old rice here)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 cup Thai Basil leaves Sweet Basil can be substituted, though it will be a differnt taste
- 2 jalapeños sliced width wise into coin shapes
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound chicken diced
Instructions
- Whisk together the oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set aisde.
- Preheat your skillet and oil over medium high heat.
- Add the onions, jalapeños, and garlic and cook until softened and frangrant, about a minute.
- Stir in the chicken and the sauce and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the basil and then the rice, stirring well so that the basil wilts and the rice is completely coated and warmed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1088mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g