SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN & NOODLE STIR-FRY

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken & Noodle Stir-Fry image

Provided by mtodryk

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
8 ounces rice noodles
4 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 Thai chile, minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup carrot, julienne-cut
4 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup Thai basil, fresh

Steps:

Mix sugar,lime juice and fish sauce in small bowl. Set aside.
Bring large pot of water to boil. Remove from heat. Add rice noodles, stirring to separate noodles. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes, or until noodles are tender but firm. Drain well. Set aside.
Heat oil in large skillet or wok on medium high heat. Add garlic and chili; stir-fry 15 seconds or until fragrant.
Add chicken, carrots and green onions; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Stir in fish sauce mixture; stir-fry 1 minute. Add basil; stir-fry 30 seconds or until basil is wilted.
Add noodles; toss to coat. Serve immediately.