Spicy Thai Chicken
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon light vegetable or peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon Asian hot chili oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 2 red bell peppers
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/4 cup tamari (dark soy sauce)
- A few dashes Thai fish sauce, about 1 teaspoon or so
- 2 cups, about 40 leaves, fresh basil
- 1/4 cup salted peanuts
- A handful of cilantro
Start rice according to package directions. (For "jazzier" jasmine rice, try it Rachael's way!)
Heat oils in large non-stick skillet or wok over high heat. Cut chicken into thin strips and chop into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken and stir fry until golden, 2-3 minutes. Push chicken off to sides of the skillet, and add onions and peppers to the center of the pan. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes, then combine with meat.
Add the garlic, bean sprouts and pepper, stir 1 minute, then add soy and fish sauces. Adjust seasonings to taste and wilt in basil. Remove from heat and serve over rice. Garnish with chopped, salted peanuts and cilantro.