Ginger Chicken With Mint

An absolutely delicious chicken recipe. This appeared in one of our Local Newspapers. Takes very little time to make.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  medium onion, thinly sliced
• 4  large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon mint leaf, slivered
• 1  tablespoon basil leaves, slivered
• 1  cup  sliced shiitake mushroom
• 2  large green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  teaspoon sambal oelek
• 1  tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2  teaspoons fish sauce

Directions

1. In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium heat.
2. Add sliced onions and saute'until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and saute' for 1 more minute.
4. Remove onion and garlic into a dish and set aside.
5. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and add to frying pan; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add soy sauce, ginger, mint and basil leaves and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add mushrooms, green onions and sambal oelek.
8. Return onions and garlic to the pan and continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 3 minutes; stirring occasionally.
9. When chicken is just cooked, add rice vinegar, sugar and fish sauce; stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Serve immediately over cooked rice of your choice.
12. NOTE: Sambal Oelek is a hot Chili Sauce and is available in most major supermarkets in the Asian Food Section.