Chicken with Fresh Basil

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 3/4 pound boneless chicken, coarsely ground or cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh hot green chilies, such as Thai chilies, serranos, or jalapenos
• 1 cup fresh holy basil (bai graprao), Asian basil or Italian basil leaves or fresh mint leaves

1. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat and then add the garlic and onion.
2. Toss well, and when they begin to release their aroma, add the chicken in generous pinches.
3. Toss well, using a spatula or slotted spoon, to help meat brown evenly and to break up big chunks to achieve a crumbly texture.
4. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar and cook 2 to 3 minutes, tossing now and then, just until the meat is cooked and the seasonings form a thin, smooth sauce.
5. Add the chilies and basil and toss well.
6. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot or warm.

vegetable oil, garlic, onion, chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, water, sugar, fresh hot green chilies, fresh holy basil

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/chicken-with-fresh-basil (may not work)