Thai Basil Chicken

Chicken Basil, or Gai Pad Gapow, is one of the classics of Thai food. Not only is it a cheap dish to make, it’s incredibly satisfying, and takes almost no time to make.

Ingredients

• 1 medium Bok Choy , sliced 1-inch wide, whites and greens separated
• ½ onion, sliced
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced
• 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 tsp of chopped garlic
• ½ tsp of red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup shredded basil
• Peanut oil
• ♥♦♥♦Sauce 1: 2 tbsp of fish sauce
• 2 tsp of sugar
• 2 tbsp of soy sauce
• ♥♦♥♦Sauce 2: 2 tbsp of oyster sauce
• 4 tbsp of water
• 1 tsp of chili paste
• ♥♦♥♦Sauce 3: 1 tsp of cornstarch
• 2 tbsp of water

Directions:

Heat oil in wok

Stir-fry onions, peppers, and white part of Bok Choy until crisp tender

Remove and keep warm

Add oil to wok if needed and stir-fry chicken, garlic, and pepper flakes until chicken is done

Add sauces in order, stirring between each addition to coat

Add cooked vegetables back and stir to coat

Add green part of Bok Choy and basil, stirring just until hot-crisp, and beginning to wilt

Serve immediately