Thai Basil Chicken with Jasmine Rice

Minced chicken flash-fried with garlic, chilies, and a handful of Thai basil, spooned over jasmine rice — pad krapow with the oil dialled back. Its balanced, calorie-dense profile suits a muscle-gain lunch or a hard-training day more than a high-volume cut.

Ingredients

• 160g minced chicken
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 red chilies, sliced
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2/3 cup jasmine rice, steamed
• 2 tsp oil

Instructions

1. Fry the garlic and chilies in oil until fragrant.
2. Add the minced chicken and break it up over high heat.
3. Season with oyster and soy sauces.
4. Turn off the heat and wilt in the basil.
5. Serve over the jasmine rice.