THAI LEMONGRASS AND BASIL CHICKEN

Thai Lemongrass and Basil Chicken image

Provided by sexymommalucas

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb green chinese long beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces or 1 lb young green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, all fat removed, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced, rings separated
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves removed, 4 inches of each stalk minced
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup fat-free no-salt-added canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons spicy oyster sauce
fresh ground pepper
2 cups cooked basmati rice
1/4 cup Thai basil

Steps:

Boil the beans in water until crisp cooked. Drain and place in ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
Heat peanut oil in a heavy non-stick skillet or wok until very hot. Add the chicken, onion and garlic. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until chicken begins to cook through. Add the lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar substitute, coriander, and turmeric. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the beans, broth, and oyster sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Season with pepper.
To serve, mold the rice using a 1/2 cup (small gratin cups and place the chicken around the rice. Garnish with basil. Serve immediately.