Vibrant Thai Basil and Lime Chicken One-Pan Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method

1. 01
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 02
   Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
3. 03
   Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. 04
   In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. 05
   Add the red bell pepper and snap peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender.
6. 06
   Return the chicken to the skillet and add the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
7. 07
   Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
8. 08
   Remove from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves until wilted.
9. 09
   Serve immediately, garnished with additional lime wedges if desired.