INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup
soy sauce
1/3 cup
Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tbsp
packed brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs
boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tbsp
vegetable oil
1 2-inch piece
ginger, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into half-moons
12
garlic cloves, peeled and halved lengthwise
1/2 tsp
red pepper flakes
6
scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced on bias
1 tbsp
water
1 tbsp
cornstarch
1 cup
fresh Thai basil leaves, large leaves halved lengthwise
1 tbsp
toasted sesame oil