- 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon Thai red chile paste, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. Add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. Dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. Serve with the hot rice.