Spicy Basil Chicken

If you are looking for a simple and quick weeknight dinner I have the perfect recipe for you.

This spicy basil chicken takes 20 minutes to make and it is full of great flavor.

I loved it! 

 

What you need,

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2 tsp. canola oil

¼ cup minced shallot

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces

1 tbsp. fish sauce

2 tsp. sugar

2 tsp. soy sauce

1 ¼ tsp. chili paste with garlic

1 tsp. water

½ tsp. cornstarch

1/8 tsp. salt

1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

Add the shallots and garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.  Add the chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.

In a small bowl stir together the fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, chili paste, salt, water and cornstarch.

Add sauce to cooked chicken and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.

Stir in the fresh chopped basil.

Serve over rice.

I made some Szechuan Green Beans to go along with, they were to die for. I will share the recipe tomorrow!

Jen

Recipe from Cooking Light Magazine