Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

4 teaspoons canola oil, divided

1/2 cup minced shallots

1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

1 pound ground chicken

2 thai or serrano chiles, minced

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup basil leaves

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

4 lime wedges

Directions:

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté 1 minute. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Remove shallot mixture from pan.
2. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well. Return chicken to pan over medium heat. Add chiles; cook 1 minute. Add shallot mixture to pan. Stir in fish sauce and next 3 ingredients (through black pepper); cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat; stir in basil and juice. Serve with lime wedges.

By RecipeOfHealth.com