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Spicy Basil Chicken
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Spicy Basil Chicken

Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • ½ tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce more if you want it really spicy
  • 1 tsp water
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup of sliced basil leaves

Instructions

  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shallots to the pan; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken to the pan; cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring often, until cooked through.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Combine the fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, water, and cornstarch together, stirring with a whisk.
  • Add the mixture to the chicken and cook for 1 minute or until the mixture thickens, stirring to coat the chicken.
  • Remove from heat, then add the fresh basil. Serve immediately. Enjoy.