Thai Chicken with Basil

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red jalapeno 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

1. Cut each breast half into 4 pieces.
2. 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.
3. Add chicken; stir-fry until chicken is done, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Stir in fish sauce and sugar.
5. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
6. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Yield: 4 servings

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