Stir-Fried Chicken with Basil
- 1 1/2 pounds boned chicken breast, skin removed
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine or sake
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 3 1/2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh red chile (seeds removed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 3 medium red onions, peeled and cut into thin julienne slices
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh Thai holy basil or sweet basil leaves, stems removed, leaves rinsed, drained, and coarsely shredded
- Arrange the chicken breast flat on a cutting board.
- Holding the blade of your knife horizontal with the board, cut the chicken into thin slices on the diagonal and put them in a bowl.
- Add the Marinade ingredients and toss the chicken lightly to coat.
- Heat a wok or large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of the oil, and heat until very hot, about 30 seconds.
- Add the Seasonings, and stir-fry over high heat about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the onions are tender.
- Push to the side of the pan.
- Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and heat until very hot.
- Add the chicken, stirfrying over high heat about 2 minutes, or until the meat changes color and is cooked.
- Give the premixed Sauce another stir and pour it into the pan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the fresh basil and mix.
- Scoop the chicken onto a serving platter and serve with rice and a vegetable, if desired.
chicken, fish sauce, rice wine, shallots, corn oil, fresh red chile, garlic, red onions, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, water, fresh thai holy basil
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/stir-fried-chicken-with-basil (may not work)