Spicy Thai Chicken With Basil

DH and I love spicy foods. I have made this dish many, many times. It came from my Asian Hot & Spicy Cookbook. This is so simple to make, it requires zero effort...which I'm all about! Great served with rice and my Chili Lime Chickpeas. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 2  serrano peppers or 2  jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1  red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon water
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into big pieces
• 5  green onions, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1  lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

1. Saute garlic, ginger and peppers in canola and sesame oils in a large wok or skillet for about 1 minute.
2. Increase heat to high and add chicken. Stir-fry until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in soy sauce, water and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 more minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through.
4. Add in basil and scallions. Serve!