BASIL CHICKEN IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse chicken, pat dry.
• Cut into 1" pieces.
• Place in medium bowl.
• In small bowl stir together the cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander,, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, and chili powder.
• Sprinkle over chicken, toss to coat.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
• In a large nostick wok or skillet cook and stir onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in hot oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Remove onion mixture.
• Add about half of the chicken to the wok or skillet.
• Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or till chicken is tender and no pink remains.
• Remove chicken from pan.
• If necessary, add more oil.
• Cook and remove remaining chicken as above.
• Stir together coconut milk and cornstarch.
• Carefully add to wok or skillet.
• Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
• Return chicken and onion mixture to skillet.
• Stir in snipped basil and gingerroot.
• Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or till heated through.
• Serve over rice.
• Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
• Makes 4 servings.
• Enjoy!