Thai Stir-Fried Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice

Description

A quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring lemongrass chicken and fragrant jasmine rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 cups water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a pot, combine the rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is cooked.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the garlic and lemongrass to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the chicken slices to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
6. Add the red bell pepper and snap peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes.
7. Stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot with jasmine rice.

Recipe Details

• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: Medium