
Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is very hot, then add 1 tbsp of the oil.
When it is very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over a high heat for 8-10 minutes, until browned all over.
Using a slotted spoon, take the chicken from the pan and set aside.
step 2 Reheat the wok and add the remaining oil.
Toss in the garlic and shallots and stir fry for 3 minutes, until golden brown.
step 3 Return the chicken to the wok and add the chillies, fish sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar.
Stir fry over a high heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Stir in the basil leaves and serve at once.

Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons

Chicken
450g

Garlic
3 tblsp chopped

Shallots
3 tblsp chopped

Red Chilli
3

Fish Sauce
2 tablespoons

Soy Sauce
2 tsp

Sugar
2 tsp

Basil Leaves
Handful