Thai Chicken with Basil

Thai chicken is an all time favorite with everyone.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 by 2 inch pieces (about 4)
• 2  tablespoons  asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons  cooking oil
• 1  large onion, cut into thin slices
• 3  fresh red chilies, seeds and ribs removed,cut into thin slices or 1⁄4 teaspoon  dried red pepper flakes
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups  lightly packed basil leaves

Directions

1. n a medium bowl, combine the chicken with the fish sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar.
2. In a large nonstick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
3. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the chilies and garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds longer.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add it to the hot pan.
6. Cook until almost done, stirring, about 3 minutes.
7. Add the marinade and cook 30 seconds longer.
8. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the basil.
9. Serve topped with the remaining 1/2 cup basil.