International Recipes
Thai Chicken with Basil
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted, roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Cut each breast half into 4 pieces.
- Heat oil in work or 12 inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir garlic and peppers over medium high heat until garlic is golden brown.
- Add chicken; stir fry until chicken is done, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in fish sauce and sugar.
- Sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
- Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.