Chilli Chicken and Basil

INGREDIENTS

500g skinless chicken breast 

3 cloves garlic

2 red chillies

Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce 

1/2 tablespoon red-chilli paste

2 cups fresh basil 

 

METHOD

Chop the chicken into 2cm cubed pieces, finely chop the garlic and chillies. Use the side of a knife to press the garlic and chilli together to form a rough paste.

Preheat a fry pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil and garlic-chilli paste and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add the chicken pieces to the pan, cooking them until they are lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, red-chilli paste, salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, another 3-4 minute.

Add the basil and cook until its just wilted.

Serve and enjoy