Zesty Thai Basil Chicken with Lime and Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lime zest freshly grated
• 2 cups jasmine rice cooked

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. 3 Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red chili flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. 5 Add the Thai basil leaves and stir until just wilted.
6. 6 Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and lime zest.
7. 7 Serve the basil chicken over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with additional lime wedges if desired.