Thai Basil Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cashews, unsalted
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup onion, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili paste

Method

1. 01
   In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and chili paste. Set aside.
2. 02
   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add cashews and stir-fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. 03
   In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 04
   Add sliced chicken to the pan and stir-fry until fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes.
5. 05
   Add sliced red bell pepper and onion to the pan and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. 06
   Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
7. 07
   Add the toasted cashews and fresh basil leaves to the pan. Stir until the basil is just wilted.
8. 08
   Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice.