Quick International Meals for Two: Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, diced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-3 Thai bird chilies, sliced (adjust for heat preference)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai basil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1 cup jasmine rice (for serving)

Instructions

1. Begin by cooking the jasmine rice according to package instructions, typically about 15 minutes.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the minced garlic and sliced chilies, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the diced chicken thighs to the skillet, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar, then pour this sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
5. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves until they are wilted and fragrant.
7. Serve the Spicy Thai Basil Chicken over the cooked jasmine rice, garnishing with additional basil if desired.