Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

• Vegetable Oil2 tablespoons
• Chicken1 lb
• Garlic3 tblsp chopped
• Shallots3 tblsp chopped
• Red Chilli3
• Fish Sauce2 tablespoons
• Soy Sauce2 tsp
• Sugar2 tsp
• Basil LeavesHandful

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is very hot, then add 1 tbsp of the oil.

2. 2

   When it is very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over a high heat for 8-10 minutes, until browned all over.

3. 3

   Using a slotted spoon, take the chicken from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil.

5. 5

   Toss in the garlic and shallots and stir fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown.

6. 6

   Return the chicken to the wok and add the chillies, fish sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar.

7. 7

   Stir fry over a high heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

8. 8

   Stir in the basil leaves and serve at once.