Thai Basil Chicken

Ingredients

• •1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of red, green, yellow)
• •1 medium onion, sliced
• •1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• •3 tbsp soy sauce
• •1 tbsp oyster sauce
• •1 tbsp fish sauce
• •1 tsp sugar
• •2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
• •1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• •1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and sliced onions, sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

3. 3

   Increase the heat to high and add the sliced chicken. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the bell peppers, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

5. 5

   Finally, add the fresh Thai basil leaves and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional minute until the basil is wilted.

6. 6

   Serve the Thai basil chicken over hot cooked jasmine rice.