CHICKEN AND BASIL STIR-FRY

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This is my adaptation of another good basil recipe from Sunset magazine. I serve this over jasmine rice.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon asian fish sauce (nam pla)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, rinsed
salt

Steps:

  • Slice chicken into 1/8-inch thick strips, 2 to 3 inches long.
  • Place a nonstick frying pan or wok over high heat.
  • When hot, add oil, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and chicken.
  • Stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center 3 to 4 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix broth, fish sauce and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Add to pan and stir until sauce is boiling, about 1 minute.
  • Add basil leaves and stir just until barely wilted, about 30 seconds.
  • Add salt to taste and pour into a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 733.6, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 37.5

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