Spicy Basil Chicken Over Jasmine Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

chicken, cut into thin stripes

3 cloves

garlic, thinly sliced

1/2

to 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper

1/2 tbsp

fish sauce

2 tbsp

lower sodium soy sauce (use gluten free if needed)

sugar

1 1/2 tsp

sesame oil

1/2

small onion, thinly sliced vertically

1 tbsp

minced fresh ginger

2 tbsp

water

2 cups

Thai basil leaves (can sub with regular basil)