Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Submitted by: aortiz59

Difficulty Rating: Easy

Yields 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color will work)
• 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 1 jalapeno, cut into thin rounds
• 2 tbs. hoisin sauce
• 1 tbs. lime juice
• 2 tbs. water
• 8 basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

• Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add oil and heat until it begins to ripple. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and cook in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Add in shallot, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, lime juice, water, and ginger. Add to the wok and stir chicken and vegetable mixture to coat. Reduce heat and continue cooking for 5 minutes to thicken sauce.
• Serve over white rice.