Peanut-Sesame Chicken with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Add the peanuts, sesame oil, soy sauce, and fish sauce and stir to combine.
5. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are cooked through.
6. Add the cilantro and basil and stir to combine.
7. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is traditionally served with hot cooked rice.
• The peanuts and sesame oil give the dish a nutty flavour.
• The fish sauce adds a savoury, salty flavour to the dish.