Aromatic Thai Basil Chicken Studded with Crispy Chicken Skin
This recipe walks you through the homey flavors of Thailand brimming in your kitchen. A simple yet luscious Thai Basil Chicken made all the more delightful with the addition of crispy chicken skin. Paired with warm fluffy rice and topped with a glistening fried egg; it can't get more comforting.
In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, toast the skin from chicken thighs. Once the skin is golden brown and crispy, remove and set aside. Keep the oil in the pan.
SAUCE
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In the same pan, add the sliced shallot, minced garlic, and chopped bird's eye chilis. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until softened.
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Add the ground chicken to the pan and cook until half-done.
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Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Stir to combine everything uniformly.
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Add Thai basil leaves and stir until the sauce thickens, and the leaves wilt.
EGGS
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In a separate pan, fry the eggs until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny.
ASSEMBLY
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Serve the Thai Basil Chicken over a bed of warm rice, topped with a fried egg, and garnished with the crispy chicken skin.