Spicy Basil Chicken Over Jasmine Rice
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Serves: 3
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken, cut into thin stripes
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ to 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper
  • ½ tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce (use gluten free if needed)
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ small onion, thinly sliced vertically
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2-3 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups Thai basil leaves (can sub with regular basil)
Instructions
  1. In a large zip lock bag add chicken, garlic, jalapeño, fish sauce, soy sauce and pinch of sugar. Seal closed and let marinate for ~10-15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the dish. Cook some Jasmine rice according to package instructions.
  2. Heat a wok or nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add sesame oil. Add onions, ginger, then add the entire contents of the bag including the liquid. Stir fry for ~8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add water, stir, remove from heat. Serve immediately with rice.
Notes
Omit the pepper if you don't like spicy.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/spicy-thai-basil-chicken-jasmine-rice-gluten-free/