Thai Basil Ground Chicken

About This Recipe

Lightly fried shallot, garlic, and serrano chile with ground chicken, basil, and a delicious umami sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Chicken (97% lean)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 6 cloves Garlic (crushed or grated with a microplane)
• 1 Shallot (minced)
• 1 Serrano Pepper (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sweet Chili Sauce
• 1 handful Basil Leaves (ideally holy basil)

Instructions

1. Finely mince the shallot, Serrano, and grate the garlic into a small bowl. You want a very fine, almost paste-like consistency. If you have a mortar and pestle, use that.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet or wok before adding the paste. If you're using a skillet, tilt to one side to create a small pool of oil before adding the paste. Fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and starting to brown.
3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula and mixing with the garlic mixture.
4. While the chicken cooks, mix the sauces together in a small bowl. Add to the fully cooked chicken and stir everything together. Cook for 30-60 seconds until the sauce is evenly incorporated.
5. Add the basil leaves and stir everything together a few times until the basil begins to wilt. Remove from the heat and serve with rice and an optional fried egg.