Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup minced shallots
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 Thai chilies, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté 1 minute. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Remove shallot mixture from pan.
  2. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well. Return chicken to pan over medium heat. Add chilies; cook 1 minute. Add shallot mixture to pan. Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and ground pepper; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat; stir in basil and lime juice.
  3. Serve with rice or over lettuce. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe source: Cooking Light: Jan/Feb 2013
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/spicy-thai-basil-chicken/