Savory Thai Basil Coconut Chicken Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
• 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked

• 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed

Method

1. 01
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 02
   Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 03
   Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. 04
   In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 05
   Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, then stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar.
6. 06
   Bring the mixture to a simmer, then return the chicken to the skillet.
7. 07
   Cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
8. 08
   Stir in the Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
9. 09
   Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked jasmine rice.
10. 10
    Garnish with sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and a drizzle of lime juice before serving.