Savory Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thinly
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
2. 02
   In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.
3. 03
   Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 04
   Add the sliced chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
5. 05
   Add the sliced red bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
6. 06
   Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
7. 07
   Add the Thai basil leaves to the pan and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the leaves are wilted.
8. 08
   Serve the stir-fry hot over the cooked jasmine rice.