Quick & Easy Thai Basil Spicy Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
1 large serving
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Calories
1057 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Quick & Easy Thai Basil Spicy Fried Rice
Description
This Thai fried rice starts with thinly sliced chicken breast marinated briefly in fish sauce and soy sauce. Separately, red chili and garlic are ground into a paste to release their oils and flavor. A sauce combining oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar is prepared to coat the rice during stir-frying. Day-old jasmine rice is preferred for better texture.
Cooking involves frying the chicken partially, then adding the chili garlic paste and rice to combine flavors. The sauce is poured in to coat the rice grains, producing a slightly moist and saucy consistency. Fresh Thai basil is stirred in at the end to impart a distinctive herbal aroma and taste. The dish can be served with a fried egg and a squeeze of lime to add richness and brightness.
This fried rice stands out for its use of fresh Thai basil and a balance of salty, sweet, and spicy components. It works well as a main meal offering protein and herbs in one pan, suitable for lunch or dinner.
The recipe notes the amount of uncooked rice needed to yield three cups cooked if preparing rice ahead. Using leftover rice helps achieve the ideal texture for frying and prevents clumping.
Ingredients
- 3 cups jasmine rice day old leftover rice (see Note 1 for quantity of uncooked rice, cooked
- ½ lb chicken breast skinless boneless
- 1 cup Thai basil loose cup not packed (or sub with holy or Italian basil)
- 1 red chili pepper finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or as needed for frying
Sauce:
- 1.5 tablespoon oyster sauce or sub with vegetarian stir fry sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce regular
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar white
Chicken marinade:
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce regular
Optional:
- 1 lime garnish
- 1 egg fried
Instructions
- Slice chicken on a bias into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- Marinate sliced chicken with marinade ingredients as listed. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a mortar and pestle or food processor, pound or grind red chili, and garlic until oils and juices release.
- In a separate bowl, combine sauce ingredients.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan. Fry chicken until 75% cooked.
- Add chili garlic paste and mix with chicken. Push everything to the side. Add more oil if needed into empty space.
- Throw in rice and toss to mix.
- Pour in sauce and toss again until granules are coated in sauce. Note: it is fine if your rice is a bit moist as this fried rice is more on the saucier side than dry.
- Toss in fresh basil. Remove off heat and enjoy optionally with a fried egg and lime juice.
Notes
- For day-old rice preparation, steam ¾ cup uncooked Thai jasmine rice to yield 3 cups cooked rice for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1large serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1057 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1057kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 155g | 52% |
| Protein | 77g | 154% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 324mg | 108% |
| Sodium | 3421mg | 143% |
| Potassium | 1572mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2044IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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