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Thai Chicken with Basil
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 18 Minutes
Servings: 4
Thai chicken is an all time favorite with everyone.
Ingredients:
1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 by 2 inch pieces (about 4)
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion, cut into thin slices
3 fresh red chilies, seeds and ribs removed,cut into thin slices or 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups lightly packed basil leaves
Directions:
1. n a medium bowl, combine the chicken with the fish sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar.
2. In a large nonstick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
3. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the chilies and garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds longer.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add it to the hot pan.
6. Cook until almost done, stirring, about 3 minutes.
7. Add the marinade and cook 30 seconds longer.
8. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the basil.
9. Serve topped with the remaining 1/2 cup basil.
By RecipeOfHealth.com