Thai Spicy Basil Chicken with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
• 2 cups water

Method

1. 01
   Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. 02
   In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. 03
   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
4. 04
   While the rice is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 05
   Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. 06
   Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
7. 07
   In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
8. 08
   Add the fresh basil leaves to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the basil is wilted and incorporated with the chicken.
9. 09
   Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and serve it onto plates.
10. 10
    Top the rice with the spicy basil chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy.