Ingredients

2tbsppeanut oil,divided

1small red onion,peeled and thinly-sliced

1red bell pepper

1small broccoli florets,a head, cut into bite-sized pieces

5Thai bird chiles,thinly-sliced, optional

6garlic cloves,peeled and minced

2cupsThai basil leaves

1lbchicken breasts,boneless skinless, thinly-sliced into bite-sized pieces

1tbspdark soy sauce

1tbsplight soy sauce

1tbspfish sauce

black pepper,freshly-cracked

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large saute pan over high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, broccoli, and Thai chiles (if using), and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in garlic and Thai basil and saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Then transfer the entire mixture to a separate plate, and set aside.

Return pan to high heat, and add the remaining oil. Add the chicken and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add in the marinade, and toss to combine.

Remove from heat and add in the vegetable mixture, tossing to combine.

Serve warm, over rice or noodles if desired.

Whisk all ingredients together until combined.