THAI BASIL CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups chicken – cut into bite size pieces; about 1 lb
• 1 ¼ cup Thai basil – see Note 1
• 1 ½ Tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup vegetables – chopped (onions, peppers, green beans)
• 2 stalk green onions
• red and green chili peppers – (optional for spice); minced

Sauce

• 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 ½ Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 4 cloves garlic – minced

INSTRUCTIONS

Make Sauce

• Sauce: Add all the ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl and set aside.1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce,1 Tablespoon oyster sauce,1 ½ Tablespoons brown sugar,2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce,2 teaspoons fish sauce,4 cloves garlic

Stir Fry

1. Cook chicken: Heat your pan or wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil and the chicken. Stir fry until the chicken is almost cooked.
2. Add vegetables: Next add the minced chili peppers (if using) and vegetables. Stir fry until fork tender but still crisp.
3. Add sauce: Add the sauce and stir fry until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. If you prefer less sauce, start with half.
4. Add basil: Turn off the heat and toss in the basil, reserving a few leaves for garnish. The heat will soften and wilt the basil leaves. Garnish with fresh leaves and sliced peppers. Serve immediately with rice. Enjoy!