Thai Basil Chicken with Imitation Crab

Ingredients

• 200 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 100 g imitation crab sticks
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 2 bird's eye chilies
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster‑style sauce)
• ½ tbsp fish sauce
• ½ tsp sugar
• 1 tsp lime juice(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium‑high heat; add the minced garlic and sliced chilies, stir‑fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the chicken, broken into bite‑size pieces, and stir‑fry 4‑5 minutes until the meat is just cooked through.

3. 3

   Stir in the imitation crab sticks and cook for another 2 minutes, then pour in the soy sauce, oyster‑style sauce, fish sauce, and sugar; toss to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Add the Thai basil leaves, stirring until they wilt, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, drizzle with lime juice if using, and serve immediately.