Thai Basil Chicken Bowls

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 red Thai chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/4 pounds ground chicken breast
1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

Directions

Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar and vinegar; set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots and chili pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat.

Stir in stock mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in basil until just wilted, about 30 seconds.

Divide rice into bowls. Top with chicken mixture.

Serve immediately.