SafePlates

Ingredients

• 400g chicken breast, cut into strips
• 2 EL vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1-2 red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 onion, cut into thin slices
• 2 handfuls Thai basil leaves
• 2 EL fish sauce
• 1 EL soy sauce
• 1 TL sugar
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or water

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and chilies and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken strips and cook until they are almost cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the onion and red bell pepper and continue to stir-fry until the onions begin to soften.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Let everything simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
5. Stir in the Thai basil and cook for about another minute, until the basil is wilted.
6. Serve the dish hot with rice or noodles of your choice.