The combination of the spicy chilies, the savory chicken, and the crunch of the vegetables creates a dish that is both bold and refreshing. The ginger adds a warm and aromatic note, making the dish feel both exotic and familiar.
Ingredients
- ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium Thai bird's eye chilies, sliced
- 1½ cloves garlic, minced
- ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium bell peppers, any color, thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoons fish sauce
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon palm sugar
- ⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Method
- 1Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat until it shimmers, then add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 2Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, leaving the oil behind.
- 3Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then toss in the sliced chilies and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- 4Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until deeply golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 5Add the sliced onion, bell peppers, and zucchinis to the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6Return the cooked chicken to the pan, then stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and palm sugar, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the chicken is coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 7Season the stir-fry with salt to taste, then garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
- 8Transfer the stir-fry to a serving platter or individual plates, arranging the components attractively to showcase the variety of colors and textures.