Thai basil chicken

Method

Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Pound the garlic and red chillies together in a mortar and pestle until you have a rough paste. Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat and add the garlic and chilli paste, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Pour in the fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar and chicken stock, then simmer for 2 minutes to allow the flavours to combine. Remove from heat, tear in the Thai basil leaves, add the lime juice and stir gently to combine.