Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Basil

Name: Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Basil Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into 2- by 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons fish sauce such as nam pla or nuoc mam; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons granular sugar substitute; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 3 green onions thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup lightly packed small basil leaves preferably Asian variety)

Minutes to Prepare: 35
Minutes to Cook: 25

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2- by 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons fish sauce, such as nam pla or nuoc mam1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons granular sugar substitute2 tablespoons peanut oil3 green onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 cup lightly packed small basil leaves, preferably Asian variety)

Directions

Combine chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, water and sugar substitute in a bowl and let stand 30 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Heat until hot but not smoking. Add green onion and stir-fry 2 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and pepper flakes and stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon and add to onion mixture. Stir-fry until chicken is almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the marinade and stir-fry mixture 30 seconds, until liquid boils. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup basil. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining basil.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLAIREMBEAR.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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