Thai Basil Chicken

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• chicken thighs20 oz
• jasmine rice2 cup
• bell pepper2 piece
• snap peas2 cup
• yellow onion1½ piece
• fresh basil16 sprig
• fish sauce8 tsp
• soy sauce4 tbsp
• brown sugar4 tsp
• garlic12 clove
• red pepper flakes1 tsp
• lime1 piece
• olive oil4 tbsp
• salt1 tsp

You'll need

pot · skillet · bowl

Method

1. 1

   Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions.

   15 min · boil

2. 2

   Whisk the fish sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar together.

   2 min · prep

3. 3

   Chop the chicken small and slice the pepper and onion.

   6 min · prep

4. 4

   Sear the chicken in a very hot pan without stirring, so it browns.

   5 min · fry

5. 5

   Add the onion, pepper and snap peas and toss for two minutes.

   3 min · saute

6. 6

   Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.

   1 min · saute

7. 7

   Pour in the sauce and let it reduce onto the chicken.

   2 min · simmer

8. 8

   Kill the heat and stir in all the basil at once.

   1 min · rest

9. 9

   Squeeze lime over and serve on the rice.

   2 min · rest