Name: Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs, diced (boneless and skinless); 1 tsp sesame oil (or any neutral oil ); 1 small red bell pepper, diced; ¼ cup edamame; 4 eggs, scrambled; 2-3 cups cooked rice (see notes); ¼ cup fresh basil (more for garnish); sliced cucumber (for garnish); green onions, diced (for garnish); lime wedge (for garnish); ¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium; 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 fresh squeezed lime (about 1-2 Tbsp); 1-2 tsp fish sauce; 3-4 cloves garlic, minced

1

In a heated pan add the sesame oil. On medium on heat cook the chicken thighs. Season them lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 6 minutes per side, try not to turn the chicken for the first 6 minutes to help give it a nice crisp on one side.

2

Mix up the sauce, add everything together, set aside.

3

When the chicken is close to cooked through, add the diced bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Set both aside in a bowl.

4

Make the scrambeled eggs. Add 1 tsp of oil to the same pan, add in scrambled eggs. Once they are finished, add in the rice, chicken and veggies. Pour the sauce over everything. Let it simmer for a few quick minutes. Serve, garnish with lime wedge, green onions, cucumber and more basil. enjoy. *please read notes if you prefer a more traditional fried rice :)

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