THAI CHICKEN FRIED RICE WITH BASIL - KAO PAD KRAPAO

INGREDIENTS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per Serving
Calories           538.7
Calories from Fat              152
Total Fat          16.9 g
Saturated Fat            2.5 g
Cholesterol       72.5 mg
Sodium    1343.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate          63.5 g
Dietary Fiber            0.7 g
Sugar            6.8 g
Protein          30.4 g

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh Thai red chili pepper
    8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
    2 cups cold cooked rice
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 tablespoon fish sauce
    1 tablespoon soy sauce
    2 tablespoons chopped shallots
    1/3 cup Thai holy basil (regular basil ok)
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

    1    In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry garlic in oil until golden; then add chilies and chicken and stir-fry until chicken is cooked.
    2    Add rice, sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce, and stir-fry, mixing gently.
    3    When well mixed, add shallots, basil leaves and cilantro; cook another minute or so, and serve.
    4    If you desire, serve with lime wedges, chile sauce, fish sauce, or soy sauce at the table.