Thai Basil Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 small Thai chilies, thinly sliced
• 1 cup green beans, cut into short pieces
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 packed cup holy basil or Thai basil leaves

Step-by-step instructions

1. Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water in a small bowl. Remove any tough stems from the basil.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilies; stir for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
3. Add chicken and green beans. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking chicken into small pieces, until the beans are tender-crisp and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Pour in the sauce and toss for 2 minutes, until it coats the chicken and little liquid remains in the pan.
5. Turn off the heat, fold in basil until wilted, and serve immediately.

Ingredient substitutions

• Use one mild jalapeño instead of the Thai chilies for gentler heat.

Storage & reheating

Refrigerate within 2 hours for 3 days. Reheat to 165°F (74°C), adding a little water if needed.

What to serve with it

Serve over jasmine rice with sliced cucumber.