1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, preferably a mix of breasts and thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup finely minced lemongrass
2 medium-sized shallots, thinly sliced
2-3 medium-sized garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 jalapeño, stemmed, and thinly sliced into rings
3 Thai chilis, whole
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 cup chopped red and/or green bell peppers
2 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon, finely chopped roasted peanuts