Heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat, then add the ginger slices, the chili (if using) and the garlic, and stir-fry until the edges of the ginger turn brown.
15 g ginger, 40 g garlic, 3 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 chili
Add the chicken. Let it cook until it's golden on the outside.
4 chicken thighs
Add the sauce ingredients. Cook until the sauce thickens and the sugar caramelises.
Pour in the chicken stock and simmer over medium-high heat until the stock has evaporated.
400 ml chicken stock
Add the basil, stir-fry for another one or two minutes and serve
1 handful basil leaves
Notes
For the final amount of sauce in the dish, it's really up to you: either go for an ultra-reduced, caramelised sauce, or reduce it a little less If the sauce doesn't reduce quickly enough, switch to high heat