Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Onions or shallots
- Jalapeño pepper or Thai chili peppers
- Red bell peppers
- Garlic cloves
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar or white sugar
- Fish sauce
- Cornstarch
- Fresh Thai basil or sweet basil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: slice bell peppers, mince garlic, dice jalapeño, and slice onions.
- Make the sauce: combine soy sauce, brown sugar, warm water, cornstarch, and fish sauce in a bowl.
- Cook the veggies: sauté onion, garlic, and diced peppers in oil until fragrant.
- Add the chicken: sear chicken pieces in the skillet until cooked through.
- Add bell peppers and sauce: mix together and cook for an additional couple of minutes.
- Finish and serve: gently mix in the sauce, stir in basil leaves, and serve with rice.
Notes
Keep chicken chunks small for even cooking.
Fish sauce is essential for flavor—don’t skip it!
Feel free to add other veggies like broccoli or carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg