boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces (about 600 g) • mixed mushrooms • sesame oil (30 ml) • fresh ginger • garlic • red chili pepper • soy sauce (60 ml) • rice wine (120 ml) • rock sugar (or 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 30 g) • sesame oil (15 ml, for extra aroma) • large handful fresh Thai basil